What are ROMS, Rooting, and Hacks for Android?

[DJack]

I have been with apple before i got my inspire and I like it. The only thing i wanted to know is what is rooting and ROMS and what do they do? Also what other hacks are there? Thanks

 

[zhelf]

http://forum.androidcentral.com/inspire-rooting-roms-hacks/60086-guide-all-about-rooting-faqs-how-tos-content-coming-soon.html