LuneOS
{{Short description|Mobile operating system}}
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| name = LuneOS
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| screenshot = Lunaos affogato2.jpg
| caption = LuneOS screenshot for Affogato release.
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| developer = webos-ports.org community{{cite web|url=http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Contributors|title=LuneOS Contributors |access-date=20 November 2014}}
| family = Unix-like
| working state = Current
| source model = Open source
| released = {{start date|2014|9|1|df=yes}}{{cite web|url=http://pivotce.com/2014/09/01/official-release-of-luneos-and-project-updates/|title=Official Release of LuneOS and Project Updates |date=September 1, 2014 |access-date=November 20, 2014}}
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| latest release version = Eiskaffee
| latest release date = {{start date and age|2024|02|15|df=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2024/02/15/luneos-february-stable-release-eiskaffee/|title=LuneOS October Stable Release: Eggnog Latte|date=2024-02-15|access-date=2024-02-20}}
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| marketing target = Smartphones
Tablet computers
| programmed in = C (core), C++, {{nowrap|Qt 5.x (UI), QML (UI), Qt WebEngine (UI)}}
| language = English
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| package manager = [http://www.webos-internals.org/wiki/Application:Preware Preware] to install/update/remove *.ipk files
| supported platforms = 32-bit and 64-bit with ARMv5 and ARMv7 CPUs
| kernel type = Monolithic (modified Linux kernel)
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| ui = Graphical (Multi-touch)
| license = Apache License 2.0
Modified Linux kernel under GNU GPL v2
Applications and recipies{{sic}} for Base OS are under MIT License{{cite web|url=http://www.webos-ports.org/wiki/Governance_model|title=Governance model|publisher=www.webos-ports.org|access-date=October 20, 2014|quote="Applications are under MIT License. Recipies[sic] for Base OS are MIT License. Things that can go upstream need to be Apache2 License[sic] and have a DCO on file."}}
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| website = {{URL|http://www.webos-ports.org}}
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LuneOS is a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently developed by the WebOS Ports community.{{cite web |last1=Kondrat |first1=Tomek |title=LuneOS Goes Official and Brings webOS to Android Devices |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/luneos-webos-android/ |website=xda-developers |date=2 September 2014}}{{cite web |last1=Lawler |first1=Richard |title=webOS granted a second life on mobile as LuneOS |url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/09/02/webos-port-renamed-luneos/ |website=Engadget |language=en |date=2 September 2014}} With a user interface based on direct manipulation, LuneOS is designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. The OS uses touch inputs that loosely correspond to real-world actions, like swiping, tapping, pinching, and reverse pinching to manipulate on-screen objects, and a virtual keyboard.
LuneOS is the open source successor for Palm/HP webOS where the user interface is rebuilt from scratch by using the latest technologies available (Qt 5.15.0 / QML, Qt WebEngine, etc). It is not intended to compete with iPhone or Android on features.{{cite web |last1=Reisinger |first1=Don |title=Open WebOS reborn as LuneOS for mobile devices |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/open-webos-reborn-as-luneos-for-mobile-devices/ |website=CNET |access-date=4 August 2019 |language=en}} All devices can have a LuneOS port if they have a CyanogenMod / LineageOS ROM available that works.{{cite web|title=Porting Guide|url=http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Porting_Guide|access-date=20 October 2014}} LuneOS uses the minimal Android System Image that is created using Halium which in turn is based upon CyanogenMod / LineageOS.
Currently, the system is still in alpha, with some internal hardware not supported and some applications still buggy.{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Eric |title=Open WebOS reborn in new LuneOS release |url=http://linuxgizmos.com/open-webos-reborn-in-new-luneos-release/ |website=LinuxGizmos.com |date=3 September 2014}} It can be updated without a reinstall.{{cite web |last1=Tofel |first1=Kevin C. |title=Break out that old HP TouchPad or Nexus 4: webOS port launches as LuneOS |url=https://gigaom.com/2014/09/02/break-out-that-old-hp-touchpad-or-nexus-4-webos-port-launches-as-luneos/ |website=gigaom.com |date=2 September 2014 |access-date=4 August 2019 |archive-date=4 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804205349/https://gigaom.com/2014/09/02/break-out-that-old-hp-touchpad-or-nexus-4-webos-port-launches-as-luneos/ |url-status=dead }} It has the feel of the webOS formerly used on Palm and HP hardware, including a cards-based multitasking system and Universal Search. It has been described as "a niche mobile operating system maintained by enthusiasts".
Release schedule
See also
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- Enyo
- Access Linux Platform
- Ubuntu Touch - Linux Ubuntu for smartphones and tablets.
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://webos-ports.org/}}
- [https://forums.weboslives.eu/t/luneos LuneOS Forums]
{{Mobile operating systems}}
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Category:ARM operating systems
Category:Mobile operating systems