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OpenZaurus

OS family	Linux (Unix-like)
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
Kernel type	MonolithicLinux kernel
Default user interface	Console,X Window System,GPE, OPIE
License	GNU GPL
Official website	OFFLINEwww.openzaurus.orgArchived March 30, 2002, at theWayback Machine

OpenZaurus is a defunct embeddedoperating system for theSharp Zaurus personal mobile toolPDA.

In its original form, the project was a repackaging of the SharpROM, the Zaurus's factory suppliedkernel and root filesystem image. In order to make the Zaurus's OS closer to the needs of thedeveloper community, 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 asFamiliar for 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 theOpenEmbedded Project, which now provides the common framework for these projects.

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 forbootstrapping a 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 theQt based OPIE Palmtop Integrated Environment.

On April 26, 2007, it was announced^[1] that the OpenZaurus project was over. Future development efforts are to focus on theÅngström distribution forembedded systems.

• Palm OS
• Pocket PC
• Windows Mobile

• Official website
• Hentges.net OZ with updated OPIE releases

• ARM Linux distributions
• Personal digital assistant software
• Debian-based distributions
• Embedded Linux distributions
• Operating systems using GPE Palmtop Environment
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