LuneOS

LuneOS
LuneOS screenshot for Affogato release.
Developerwebos-ports.org community[1]
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; 8 months ago (2024-02-15)[3]
Marketing targetSmartphones
Tablet computers
Available inEnglish
Package managerPreware to install/update/remove *.ipk files
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 License[4]
Official websitewww.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.

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 2014[2] First LuneOS release for developers
Antoccino 2 Oct 2014[11]
Black Eye 1 Nov 2014[12]
Black Tie 6 Dec 2014[13]
Breve 9 Jan 2015[14]
Americano 4 Feb 2015[15]
Café au lait 13 Apr 2015[16]
Café Bombón 10 May 2015[17]
Café Cubano 6 Jun 2015[18]
Caffè Crema 17 Aug 2015[19]
Café de Olla 7 Sep 2015[20]
Caffé Latte 6 Oct 2015[21]
Caffè Marocchino 10 Dec 2015[22] First release with Qt WebEngine
Caffè Medici 13 Jan 2016[23]
Café Miel 7 Feb 2016[24] First release that supports calling
Coffee Milk 3 Mar 2016[25]
Café Mocha 13 May 2016[26]
Caffè Tobio 16 Jun 2016[27]
Café Touba 9 Aug 2016[28]
Cafe Zorro 15 Sep 2016[29]
Cà phê sữa đá 13 Oct 2016[30]
Cappuccino 25 Dec 2016[31]
Chai Latte 22 Feb 2017[32]
Cold Brew 30 Apr 2017[33]
Cortado 23 Jul 2017[34]
Decaf 8 Oct 2017[35]
Doppio 28 Nov 2018[36]
Eggnog Latte 24 Oct 2019[37]
Eiskaffee 15 Feb 2024[38]

See also

References

  1. ^ "LuneOS Contributors". Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d "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.