Information request

[SublimePhoenix]

So I'm a complete noob in this realm, but I learn fast and want to dive into deep. You guys all seem pretty seasoned at this, but I find some things in the forum confusing that I can't seem to find the answers to. If there's a lingo explanation for amateurs, please point me to it! Otherwise, I'm trying to figure out:

What do terms like AM1, AM2, UT1, UT2 etc. refer to?

Are ROMs and kernels the same thing?

Do these TV boxes need to be rooted like cell phones to flash different firmware?

I have a Amlogic s905 Quad Core Puersit Mini Pro 1GB/8GB. What are the differences between s905, s905x, s905w etc.?

What is LibreELEC? What is RetroArch?

I'm sure there's more, but any info to help me understand these basics would be appreciated!

Regards,

Scott

[mo123]

So I'm a complete noob in this realm, but I learn fast and want to dive into deep. You guys all seem pretty seasoned at this, but I find some things in the forum confusing that I can't seem to find the answers to. If there's a lingo explanation for amateurs, please point me to it! Otherwise, I'm trying to figure out:

What do terms like AM1, AM2, UT1, UT2 etc. refer to?

Are ROMs and kernels the same thing?

Do these TV boxes need to be rooted like cell phones to flash different firmware?

I have a Amlogic s905 Quad Core Puersit Mini Pro 1GB/8GB. What are the differences between s905, s905x, s905w etc.?

What is LibreELEC? What is RetroArch?

I'm sure there's more, but any info to help me understand these basics would be appreciated!

Regards,

Scott

The tv box model, AM - Amlogic kind of tv box, UT - mostly Rockchip kind of tv box used by Ugoos.
The kernel is a small part of the ROM containing all the drivers for the different components.
You flash firmware mostly from a PC so no root is required.
S905x contains VP9 codec, S905w is lower budget/quality tv box without 4K@60hz, no bluetooth, slower wifi/ethernet.
LibreELEC is a Linux OS consisting of just Kodi with no Android, working better than Android Kodi most of the time.
RetroArch is a LinuxOS consisting of running emulators to play different games, there are also Android apps for it.

[SublimePhoenix]

Thanks for the reply!

How do I know which model of AM I have? 1 or 2?