On: Skype for Android is available

[stavros]

Thank you, I was hoping it would be good. What's rooting? Is it like jailbreaking? I thought Android phones were open?

[Raphael → stavros]

They're generally more open than iPhone, but the exact configuration is dictated by the carrier and manufacturer.

As for rooting, see here. http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Why_Root

[stavros → Raphael]

Thanks, that looks like a good resource, which I'll definitely need.