OpenZaurus
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| OS family | Linux(Unix-like) |
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| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | 3.5.4.1 / July 6, 2006 |
| Latest preview | 3.5.4.2-rc2 / September 2, 2006 |
| Package manager | ipkg |
| Platforms | ARM |
| Kerneltype | MonolithicLinux kernel |
| Default user interface | Console,X Window System,GPE,OPIE |
| License | GNU GPL |
| Official website | OFFLINEwww |
OpenZaurusis a defunct embeddedoperating systemfor theSharp Zauruspersonal mobile toolPDA.
History[edit]
In its original form, the project was a repackaging of the SharpROM, the Zaurus's factory suppliedkerneland root filesystem image. In order to make the Zaurus's OS closer to the needs of thedevelopercommunity, the SharpROM was altered through the use ofbugfixes,software additions, and even removals in order to make the package more open.
The OpenZaurus project was revamped completely, becoming Debian-based built from source, from the ground up. Due to the change in direction, OpenZaurus became quite similar to other embedded Debian-based distributions, such asFamiliarfor theiPAQ.OpenZaurus, in its current form, facilitates an easy method for users to build their own custom images. The efforts of Openzaurus, along with other embedded Linux projects, were integrated into theOpenEmbeddedProject, which now provides the common framework for these projects.
Variants[edit]
In addition to building a custom OpenZaurus image using OpenEmbedded metadata, The OpenZaurus distribution can be acquired in three variations for each version release.
- Bootstrap: A minimal, console based image with a working root filesystem, and networking overSSH,WLAN,Bluetooth,orUSB.Suitable forbootstrappinga larger, X11 system.
- GPE: Everything the Bootstrap image contains, plus the X Window System and theGTK+basedGPE Palmtop Environment.
- OPIE: Everything the Bootstrap image contains and theQtbased OPIE Palmtop Integrated Environment.
Status[edit]
On April 26, 2007, it was announced[1]that the OpenZaurus project was over. Future development efforts are to focus on theÅngström distributionforembedded systems.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Juszkiewicz, Marcin (2007-04-26)."OpenZaurus time is over - long live Ångström".Archived fromthe originalon 2013-02-28.Retrieved2007-04-29.
External links[edit]
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