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postmarketOS is based on [[Alpine_Linux|Alpine linux]] so some questions that may seem unanswered here on our wiki can actually be supplemented by the Alpine wiki. | postmarketOS is based on [[Alpine_Linux|Alpine linux]] so some questions that may seem unanswered here on our wiki can actually be supplemented by the Alpine wiki. | ||
− | == Users == | + | == Users/Newbies == |
Currently, postmarketOS is still in heavy development, so it's not quite usable for most users. If you're an early adopter, or a tinkerer please checkout the next section below. | Currently, postmarketOS is still in heavy development, so it's not quite usable for most users. If you're an early adopter, or a tinkerer please checkout the next section below. | ||
For devices that will allow ease of use to play with, it is recommended that you get a [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) PinePhone] (Mobile) or a [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi_4 Raspberry Pi 4] (single board computer) to use, as their open nature has enabled more stability than other hacked devices | For devices that will allow ease of use to play with, it is recommended that you get a [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) PinePhone] (Mobile) or a [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi_4 Raspberry Pi 4] (single board computer) to use, as their open nature has enabled more stability than other hacked devices | ||
− | == Tinkerers == | + | == Tinkerers/Journeymen == |
* It seems that every display environment (such as XFCE4) is using Lightdm | * It seems that every display environment (such as XFCE4) is using Lightdm | ||
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* Though currently unported, [[Anbox]] allows a user to install Android applications on their device. We recommend against using closed source proprietary software such as Android applications, but if you need certain apps for your device to be a daily driver (such as Uber) then this may be an approach you want to consider | * Though currently unported, [[Anbox]] allows a user to install Android applications on their device. We recommend against using closed source proprietary software such as Android applications, but if you need certain apps for your device to be a daily driver (such as Uber) then this may be an approach you want to consider | ||
− | == postmarketOS Developers == | + | == postmarketOS Developers/Hackers == |
* [[Dump_proprietary_flashing_procedures|Dumping your device]] | * [[Dump_proprietary_flashing_procedures|Dumping your device]] |
Revision as of 21:29, 18 January 2020
postmarketOS is based on Alpine linux so some questions that may seem unanswered here on our wiki can actually be supplemented by the Alpine wiki.
Users/Newbies
Currently, postmarketOS is still in heavy development, so it's not quite usable for most users. If you're an early adopter, or a tinkerer please checkout the next section below.
For devices that will allow ease of use to play with, it is recommended that you get a PinePhone (Mobile) or a Raspberry Pi 4 (single board computer) to use, as their open nature has enabled more stability than other hacked devices
Tinkerers/Journeymen
- It seems that every display environment (such as XFCE4) is using Lightdm
- It is recommended you install CoreApps using
sudo apk add corefm
after getting a working install - You can build and run python programs on device, even using libraries Kivy or Pocketsphinx if you want a more complex setup
- Though currently unported, Anbox allows a user to install Android applications on their device. We recommend against using closed source proprietary software such as Android applications, but if you need certain apps for your device to be a daily driver (such as Uber) then this may be an approach you want to consider
postmarketOS Developers/Hackers
- Dumping your device
- Getting started with low level
- Information for Qualcomm based devices
- Understanding device firmware