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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 family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 1 September 2014[2] |
| Latest release | Eiskaffee / 15 February 2024[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 |
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.
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".
- ^ "LuneOS Contributors". Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "Official Release of LuneOS and Project Updates". September 1, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- ^ "LuneOS October Stable Release: Eggnog Latte". 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Kondrat, Tomek (2 September 2014). "LuneOS Goes Official and Brings webOS to Android Devices". xda-developers.
- ^ Lawler, Richard (2 September 2014). "webOS granted a second life on mobile as LuneOS". Engadget.
- ^ Reisinger, Don. "Open WebOS reborn as LuneOS for mobile devices". CNET. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Porting Guide". Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ Brown, Eric (3 September 2014). "Open WebOS reborn in new LuneOS release". LinuxGizmos.com.
- ^ 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.