LuneOS

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LuneOS
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LuneOS screenshot for Affogato release.
Developer webos-ports.org community [1]
Written in C (core), C++, Qt 5.x (UI), QML (UI), Qt WebEngine (UI) [2]
OS familyUnix-like
Working stateCurrent
Source model Open source
Initial release1 September 2014 (2014-09-01) [2]
Latest release Eiskaffee / 15 February 2024;5 days ago (2024-02-15) [3]
Marketing target Smartphones
Tablet computers
Available in English
Package manager Preware to install/update/remove *.ipk files
Platforms 32-bit and 64-bit with ARMv5 and ARMv7 CPUs
Kernel type Monolithic (modified Linux kernel)
Default
user interface 		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 [4]
Official website www.webos-ports.org

LuneOS is a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently developed by WebOS Ports community. [5] [6] 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.

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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). [2] It is not intended to compete with iPhone or Android on features. [7] All devices can have a LuneOS port if they have a CyanogenMod / LineageOS ROM available that works. [8] 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. [9] It can be updated without a reinstall. [10] 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

CodenameRelease dateNotes
Affogato1 Sep 2014 [2] First LuneOS release for developers
Antoccino2 Oct 2014 [11]
Black Eye1 Nov 2014 [12]
Black Tie6 Dec 2014 [13]
Breve9 Jan 2015 [14]
Americano4 Feb 2015 [15]
Café au lait13 Apr 2015 [16]
Café Bombón10 May 2015 [17]
Café Cubano6 Jun 2015 [18]
Caffè Crema17 Aug 2015 [19]
Café de Olla7 Sep 2015 [20]
Caffé Latte6 Oct 2015 [21]
Caffè Marocchino10 Dec 2015 [22] First release with Qt WebEngine
Caffè Medici13 Jan 2016 [23]
Café Miel7 Feb 2016 [24] First release that supports calling
Coffee Milk3 Mar 2016 [25]
Café Mocha13 May 2016 [26]
Caffè Tobio16 Jun 2016 [27]
Café Touba9 Aug 2016 [28]
Cafe Zorro15 Sep 2016 [29]
Cà phê sữa đá13 Oct 2016 [30]
Cappuccino25 Dec 2016 [31]
Chai Latte22 Feb 2017 [32]
Cold Brew30 Apr 2017 [33]
Cortado23 Jul 2017 [34]
Decaf8 Oct 2017 [35]
Doppio28 Nov 2018 [36]
Eggnog Latte24 Oct 2019 [37]
Eiskaffee15 Feb 2024 [38]

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References

  1. ↑ "LuneOS Contributors" . Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Official Release of LuneOS and Project Updates". September 1, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ "LuneOS October Stable Release: Eggnog Latte". 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  4. ↑ "Governance model". www.webos-ports.org. Retrieved October 20, 2014. 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.
  5. ↑ Kondrat, Tomek (2 September 2014). "LuneOS Goes Official and Brings webOS to Android Devices". xda-developers.
  6. ↑ Lawler, Richard (2 September 2014). "webOS granted a second life on mobile as LuneOS". Engadget.
  7. ↑ Reisinger, Don. "Open WebOS reborn as LuneOS for mobile devices". CNET. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  8. ↑ "Porting Guide" . Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  9. ↑ Brown, Eric (3 September 2014). "Open WebOS reborn in new LuneOS release". LinuxGizmos.com.
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  11. ↑ "pivotCE: Next LuneOS stable release available: Antoccino". 2 October 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  12. ↑ "pivotCE: Next LuneOS Stable Release Available: Black Eye". 1 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  13. ↑ "pivotCE: Next LuneOS Stable Release Available: Black Tie". 6 December 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
  14. ↑ "pivotCE: Next LuneOS Stable Release Available: Brave". 9 January 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  15. ↑ "pivotCE: Next LuneOS Stable Release Available: Americano". 4 February 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  16. ↑ "LUNEOS APRIL STABLE RELEASE: CAFÉ AU LAIT". 13 April 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  17. ↑ "LUNEOS MAY STABLE RELEASE: CAFÉ BOMBÓN". 10 May 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  18. ↑ "LUNEOS JUNE STABLE RELEASE: CAFÉ CUBANO". 6 June 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  19. ↑ "LUNEOS AUGUST STABLE RELEASE: CAFFÈ CREMA". 17 August 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  20. ↑ "LUNEOS SEPTEMBER STABLE RELEASE: CAFÉ DE OLLA". 7 September 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  21. ↑ "LUNEOS OCTOBER STABLE RELEASE: CAFFÈ LATTE". 6 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  22. ↑ "LuneOS December Stable Release: Caffè Marocchino". 10 December 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  23. ↑ "LuneOS January Stable Release: Caffè Medici". 13 January 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  24. ↑ "LuneOS February Stable Release: Café Miel". 10 February 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  25. ↑ "LuneOS March Stable Release: Coffee Milk". 25 May 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  26. ↑ "LuneOS May Stable Release: Café Mocha". 25 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  27. ↑ "LuneOS June Stable Release: Caffè Tobio". 16 June 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  28. ↑ "LuneOS August Stable Release: Café Touba". 9 August 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  29. ↑ "LuneOS September Stable Release: Cafe Zorro". 17 September 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  30. ↑ "LuneOS October Stable Release: Cà phê sữa đá". 14 October 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  31. ↑ "LuneOS December Stable Release: Cappuccino". 26 December 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  32. ↑ "LuneOS February Stable Release: Chai Latte". 24 February 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  33. ↑ "LuneOS April Stable Release: Cold Brew". 5 May 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  34. ↑ "LuneOS July Stable Release: Cortado". 2017-07-23. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
  35. ↑ "LuneOS September Stable Release: Decaf". 2017-10-03. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  36. ↑ "LuneOS November Stable Release: Doppio". 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
  37. ↑ "LuneOS October Stable Release: Eggnog Latte". 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  38. ↑ "LuneOS February Stable release: Eiskaffee". 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
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