Samsung Galaxy S2 Rooting? What Is It? - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

Hey all,
I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy S2, And was wondering what Rooting is? is it like Jailbreaking. And is it worth doing?
Also is there anyway i can unlock the phone to any network from the "3" Network for free?
Any help will be much appreciated as I am new to this hahaa
Thanks,
Shaun

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Good luck!
UPD
Here - one variant how to unlock your SIM (one more reason to root your phone)

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No. If you try to unlock it, it WILL hard brick.
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