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[https://asteroidos.org/ AsteroidOS] is a Linux based operating system for smartwatches. The UI it develops has been packaged for postmarketOS as well. It is based on Jolla's Mer software stack which it shares with [[Glacier]] | [https://asteroidos.org/ AsteroidOS] is a Linux based [[operating system]] for [[smartwatches]]. The UI it develops has been packaged for postmarketOS as well. It is based on Jolla's Mer software stack which it shares with [[Glacier]] | ||
= Installation = | == Installation == | ||
The Asteroid UI can be installed by selecting it as UI in <code>pmbootstrap init</code>. On existing systems it can be installed by installing the {{pmaport|postmarketos-ui-asteroid}} meta package or {{aport|asteroid-launcher}} if postmarketOS specific customization is not wanted. | The Asteroid UI can be installed by selecting it as UI in <code>pmbootstrap init</code>. On existing systems it can be installed by installing the {{pmaport|postmarketos-ui-asteroid}} meta package or {{aport|asteroid-launcher}} if postmarketOS specific customization is not wanted. | ||
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When running <code>pmbootstrap install</code> you'll be prompted for a user password. Note that the password will only be used for SSH access to the device, as smartwatches don't use passwords to unlock the screen due to the way it's used. | When running <code>pmbootstrap install</code> you'll be prompted for a user password. Note that the password will only be used for SSH access to the device, as smartwatches don't use passwords to unlock the screen due to the way it's used. | ||
= Usage = | == Usage == | ||
== Install software == | === Install software === | ||
There currently is no software store to install new applications. Because of this software can currently only be installed on the command-line. Make sure your device is connected via USB, or to your network via Wi-Fi if your watch supports it, and SSH in. Software can then be installed with apk: | There currently is no software store to install new applications. Because of this software can currently only be installed on the command-line. Make sure your device is connected via USB, or to your network via Wi-Fi if your watch supports it, and SSH in. Software can then be installed with apk: | ||
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# apk add <software> | # apk add <software> | ||
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== See also == | |||
* [https://asteroidos.org/ AsteroidOS] | |||
* [https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid AsteroidOS source code] | |||
* [https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid/issues/265 Asteroid UI for handsets] ([https://imgur.com/a/4IbsRDc video]) |
Latest revision as of 16:48, 13 November 2023
![]() postmarketOS with the UI from Asteroid on Qemu | |
Name | Asteroid |
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Graphics stack | Lipstick on Wayland |
Toolkit | Qt5 and QML |
In postmarketOS | |
Package | postmarketos-ui-asteroidos |
Status | Available |
AsteroidOS is a Linux based operating system for smartwatches. The UI it develops has been packaged for postmarketOS as well. It is based on Jolla's Mer software stack which it shares with Glacier
Installation
The Asteroid UI can be installed by selecting it as UI in pmbootstrap init
. On existing systems it can be installed by installing the postmarketos-ui-asteroidPMOS meta package or asteroid-launcher if postmarketOS specific customization is not wanted.
When running pmbootstrap install
you'll be prompted for a user password. Note that the password will only be used for SSH access to the device, as smartwatches don't use passwords to unlock the screen due to the way it's used.
Usage
Install software
There currently is no software store to install new applications. Because of this software can currently only be installed on the command-line. Make sure your device is connected via USB, or to your network via Wi-Fi if your watch supports it, and SSH in. Software can then be installed with apk:
# apk add <software>