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LuneOS

LuneOS is a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently developed by the WebOS Ports community. 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
LuneOS screenshot for the Eiskaffee release.
Developerwebos-ports.org community1
Written inC (core), C++, Qt 5.x (UI), QML (UI), Qt WebEngine (UI)2
OS familyUnix-like
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Initial release1 September 2014 (2014-09-01)2
Latest releaseEiskaffee / 15 February 2024 (2024-02-15)3
Marketing targetSmartphones
Tablet computers
Available inEnglish
Package managerPreware to install/update/remove *.ipk files
Supported platforms32-bit and 64-bit with ARMv5 and ARMv7 CPUs
Kernel typeMonolithic (modified Linux kernel)
Default
user interface		Graphical (Multi-touch)
LicenseApache License 2.0
Modified Linux kernel under GNU GPL v2
Applications and recipies [sic] for Base OS are under MIT License4
Official websitewww.webos-ports.org

LuneOS is a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently developed by the WebOS Ports community.56 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).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

Codename Release date Notes
Affogato 1 Sep 20142 First LuneOS release for developers
Antoccino 2 Oct 201411
Black Eye 1 Nov 201412
Black Tie 6 Dec 201413
Breve 9 Jan 201514
Americano 4 Feb 201515
Café au lait 13 Apr 201516
Café Bombón 10 May 201517
Café Cubano 6 Jun 201518
Caffè Crema 17 Aug 201519
Café de Olla 7 Sep 201520
Caffé Latte 6 Oct 201521
Caffè Marocchino 10 Dec 201522 First release with Qt WebEngine
Caffè Medici 13 Jan 201623
Café Miel 7 Feb 201624 First release that supports calling
Coffee Milk 3 Mar 201625
Café Mocha 13 May 201626
Caffè Tobio 16 Jun 201627
Café Touba 9 Aug 201628
Cafe Zorro 15 Sep 201629
Cà phê sữa đá 13 Oct 201630
Cappuccino 25 Dec 201631
Chai Latte 22 Feb 201732
Cold Brew 30 Apr 201733
Cortado 23 Jul 201734
Decaf 8 Oct 201735
Doppio 28 Nov 201836
Eggnog Latte 24 Oct 201937
Eiskaffee 15 Feb 202438
See also

See also

References

References

  1. "LuneOS Contributors". Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  2. "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.
  10. Tofel, Kevin C. (2 September 2014). "Break out that old HP TouchPad or Nexus 4: webOS port launches as LuneOS". gigaom.com. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  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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