Sailfish OS
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on free software, and open source projects such as Mer as well as including a closed source UI. The project is being developed by the Finnish company Jolla.
| Developer | Jolla |
|---|---|
| Written in | Qt/QML, C++ |
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source with added closed-source components and extensions of third parties which can be of other licences as well. |
| Initial release | 16 November 2013 |
| Latest release | 4.5.0.24 (Struven Ketju) / 12 September 2023 |
| Repository | |
| Marketing target | Mobile and general purpose |
| Available in | English for development, SDK & supporting documentation; over 21 national languages versions of UI in user's device |
| Package manager | RPM Package Manager |
| Platforms | 32-bit and 64-bit ARM and 64-bit x86 |
| Kernel type | Linux kernel |
| Userland | GNU |
| License | For end-user the EULA defines used open source and other licences components with a component's origin. |
| Preceded by | MeeGo by alliance of Nokia & Intel |
| Official website | sailfishos |
The OS first shipped with the original Jolla Phone in 2013; while its sale stopped in 2016, it was supplied with software updates until the end of 2020. It also shipped with Jolla Tablet in 2015 and from other vendors licensing the OS. The OS is ported by community enthusiasts to third-party mobile devices including smartphones and tablet computers. Sailfish OS can be used for many kinds of devices.
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