The problem is not with Android or Google. Microsoft has patented certain actions for this device class. If you ship Android without support for those actions, then you are safe. But those features are essential to the normal functioning of the product in it's target markets. Google cannot do anything about it! [ I am seriously thinking if I should patent my farting style. Will need to document the angle, length of time, sound level, temperature and aromatic properties. May be I should contact the lawyer from NY who is trying to register the BITCOIN trademark, eh?]

I'd recommend Linux Mint Live CD. Excellent HW detection and support and very streamlined user interface. Basic navigation is similar to that on Windows and that might be an advantage.

It is perfectly legal to start your own toilet cleaner brand called Coca Cola if Coca Cola is not registered under the toilet cleaners category and your trademark logo does not 'resemble' theirs. There is a paper towel brand by the name of Microsoft in Singapore. As far as Bitcoin is concerned, if the lawyer is looking to register a trademark in the same category as the Bitcoin from Bitcoin.org would fall into, he's already lost the claim even if Bitcoin.org morons didn't register or file an intent to use. The whole patent/copyright hand wringing and mud slinging that is going on has reached a feverish pitch. Journos, lawyers, legislators and businessmen have all sold out. Isn't mob justice imminent? Lol