SailfishOS: A Linux-based European alternative to dominant mobile OSes
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- #Sailfish OS
- #Open Source
- #Mobile Technology
- Sailfish OS originated from Nokia's MeeGo OS, developed in collaboration with Intel.
- After Nokia abandoned MeeGo, the team formed Jolla Ltd. to continue development, leading to Sailfish OS.
- Sailfish OS launched in 2013, with version 1.0 and the Jolla smartphone entering 36 markets.
- Sailfish OS 2.0 was released in 2015, alongside the Jolla Tablet, focusing on licensing.
- By 2018, Sailfish OS 3.0 offered secure solutions for corporate and governmental use.
- Sailfish 4, introduced in 2021, supports various ecosystem projects with new features.
- Sailfish OS is independent, open-source, and backed by strong IP rights, free from big corporate ties.
- Developed by Jolla, it's supported by a global community and is popular among tech enthusiasts.
- The OS is built like a classic Linux distribution, with a UI developed using QML and Qt framework.
- Sailfish OS can run Android apps and leverages Android hardware adaptations for easier support.