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<DIV ALIGN=CENTER><big>'''Welcome to the [[Openmoko]]&trade; public Wiki'''</big><br></DIV>
 
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[[Openmoko]]™ Open. Mobile. Free.
  
 
==<font color=75d806>Introduction to Openmoko</font>==
 
==<font color=75d806>Introduction to Openmoko</font>==
 
[[Image:GTA02.gif |100px|left|frontside]]
 
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[[Openmoko]]™ is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source Open Source]project under [[License| GPL and LGPL license]].  To create the world's first completely open mobile phone software stack is the intent of Openmoko.  
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[[Openmoko]]™ Began as an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source Open Source] project under [[License| GPL and LGPL license]] dedicated to delivering an open software stack on mobile platforms. After shipping our first product, the Neo 1973, we turned the project into a start up with one aim: create great mobile products using the Openmoko stack: Always Open; Always Mobile; Always Free.
 
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The aim of Openmoko is to build the world's first free mobile platform which runs a full X server and can therefore run most X applications. You can install any Openmoko software over the whole range. (So to the end users, if you want to add a new function into your mobile phone, you don't need to purchase another one.) By using the Openmoko supported phones, you can upgrade your phone, you won't lose that software.
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Running the Openmoko stack, which includes a full X server, allows users and developers to transform the hardware platform into a unique product. The freedom granted by our GPL licence gives developers and users the opportunity customize their device or to radically alter it.
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The freedom, for example, to transform a phone into a medical device or point of sale device or
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the freedom to install their own favorite software.
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The first fully supported Openmoko phone is [[Neo1973]]. Neo1973 GTA01 (version: Bv4) which was released on July 9, 2007 and distributed exclusively through [https://direct.openmoko.com/ Openmoko Online Shop].  
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The shipping  Openmoko phone is the [[Neo1973]]. Neo1973 GTA01 was released on July 9, 2007 and sold exclusively through [https://direct.openmoko.com/ Openmoko Online Shop]. This product sold out in early Febryary 2008.  
  
As of 11 February 2008, it has been sold out. Neo FreeRunner (GTA02), the new generation Openmoko mobile phone will be available soon. You can add your nickname to those interested buying the Neo FreeRunner at [[Buying_Interest_List|Buying Interest List]].
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Openmoko will ship Neo FreeRunner (GTA02), the second generation of Neo 1973 In the first half
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of 2008. You can add your nickname to those interested buying the Neo FreeRunner at [[Buying_Interest_List|Buying Interest List]].
  
 
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==<font color=75d806>Openmoko community</font>==
 
==<font color=75d806>Openmoko community</font>==
The Openmoko project is a community that anyone can join, and its primary function is to help design ideal phones. Please join us in collaborating on the Openmoko Project through any of the [[Development resources | project resources]], including this Openmoko Wiki. Please see the [[Help:Contents | wiki editing help]]page for information on making contributions to this wiki.  
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The Openmoko project is a community that anyone can join, and its primary function is to help design open products. Please join us in collaborating on the Openmoko Project through any of the [[Development resources | project resources]], including this Openmoko Wiki. Please see the [[Help:Contents | wiki editing help]]page for information on making contributions to this wiki.  
  
 
To the novice, you can start by using the [[introduction]] page, photos, videos and Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page, all this information will give you an overview of Openmoko and wiki. Moreover, the usual [[FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions]] (FAQ) and [http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/| mailing list] pages might be helpful.  
 
To the novice, you can start by using the [[introduction]] page, photos, videos and Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page, all this information will give you an overview of Openmoko and wiki. Moreover, the usual [[FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions]] (FAQ) and [http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/| mailing list] pages might be helpful.  
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==<font color=75d806>To be a Openmoko developer</font>==
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==<font color=75d806>Joining Openmoko development</font>==
Openmoko is the distribution that we're creating for phones and eventually other mobile devices. If you want to become a developer, following documentations can help you build up your development environment.
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Openmoko is a distribution for mobile devices. If you want to become a developer, follow
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The documentation below.
  
 
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==<font color=75d806>Getting started with Openmoko Wiki</font>==
 
==<font color=75d806>Getting started with Openmoko Wiki</font>==
Openmoko Wiki is a public space that every one can join. You can find any information you want including: hardware and software documentation, community news of Openmoko ...etc. By joining our wiki , you can also become our wiki editor. You can edit the page by yourself, contribute valued content, and help others correct the wrong information. If you want to get the whole picture of Openmoko Wiki, please visit the [[Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page|Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page]]. This page contains all information about the Openmoko Wiki and is classified into 10 categories by page content.  
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Openmoko Wiki is open. Everyone can join. You will find most information you'll  want including: hardware and software documentation, bug lists, community news of Openmoko and much more. By joining our wiki , you can edit the wiki, contribute valued content, and help others. For the full  picture of Openmoko Wiki, please visit the [[Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page|Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page]]. This page contains all information about the Openmoko Wiki.  
  
 
* Please read our [[OpenMoko Wiki Editing Guidelines]]
 
* Please read our [[OpenMoko Wiki Editing Guidelines]]

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Welcome to the Openmoko™ public Wiki


Openmoko™ Open. Mobile. Free.

Introduction to Openmoko

frontside

Openmoko™ Began as an Open Source project under GPL and LGPL license dedicated to delivering an open software stack on mobile platforms. After shipping our first product, the Neo 1973, we turned the project into a start up with one aim: create great mobile products using the Openmoko stack: Always Open; Always Mobile; Always Free.

Running the Openmoko stack, which includes a full X server, allows users and developers to transform the hardware platform into a unique product. The freedom granted by our GPL licence gives developers and users the opportunity customize their device or to radically alter it. The freedom, for example, to transform a phone into a medical device or point of sale device or the freedom to install their own favorite software.

Introduction
▲Get more information about Openmoko

Which hardware supports Openmoko?

frontside

The shipping Openmoko phone is the Neo1973. Neo1973 GTA01 was released on July 9, 2007 and sold exclusively through Openmoko Online Shop. This product sold out in early Febryary 2008.

Openmoko will ship Neo FreeRunner (GTA02), the second generation of Neo 1973 In the first half of 2008. You can add your nickname to those interested buying the Neo FreeRunner at Buying Interest List.

GTA01 - Neo 1973 GTA02 - Neo FreeRunner

See More About GTA02....

Openmoko Custom Build

See More About Hardware Support...

▲ You can get any hardware information that support Openmoko


Openmoko community

The Openmoko project is a community that anyone can join, and its primary function is to help design open products. Please join us in collaborating on the Openmoko Project through any of the project resources, including this Openmoko Wiki. Please see the wiki editing helppage for information on making contributions to this wiki.

To the novice, you can start by using the introduction page, photos, videos and Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page, all this information will give you an overview of Openmoko and wiki. Moreover, the usual Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and mailing list pages might be helpful.

In News Community & Events

Getting Started

Snapshot

  • You can always download the latest build here.
  • Reviews of the daily snapshot build are here and the recommended kernel and root image from the review will always be available here.

Note that the recommended set is not always the latest, but is the most stable, reliable, and functional.

Community Update

For the latest status updates, see Community Updates

See More About Community...

Get the overview of wiki

Events

See More About Event...

▲ Join our community


Joining Openmoko development

Openmoko is a distribution for mobile devices. If you want to become a developer, follow The documentation below.

Hardware Docs and Testing Software Documentation

Getting Started

See More About Guides...

Hardware Reference Documentation

Overview about the Components we use, PCB Photographs

See More About Hardware

Test

See More About Test

Emulation

Software Reference Documentation

  • Architectural
  • Host utilities
  • Device Software
    • Low-Level
      • u-boot -The bootloader we use, including docs to our modifications
      • kernel -The Linux Kernel we use, including docs to our modifications
    • Userspace

See More About Software

▲ You can get the technical information here

Getting started with Openmoko Wiki

Openmoko Wiki is open. Everyone can join. You will find most information you'll want including: hardware and software documentation, bug lists, community news of Openmoko and much more. By joining our wiki , you can edit the wiki, contribute valued content, and help others. For the full picture of Openmoko Wiki, please visit the Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page. This page contains all information about the Openmoko Wiki.

See More About Help

Personal tools



Welcome to the Openmoko™ public Wiki


Introduction to Openmoko

frontside

Openmoko™ is an Open Sourceproject under GPL and LGPL license. To create the world's first completely open mobile phone software stack is the intent of Openmoko.

The aim of Openmoko is to build the world's first free mobile platform which runs a full X server and can therefore run most X applications. You can install any Openmoko software over the whole range. (So to the end users, if you want to add a new function into your mobile phone, you don't need to purchase another one.) By using the Openmoko supported phones, you can upgrade your phone, you won't lose that software.

Introduction
▲Get more information about Openmoko

Which hardware supports Openmoko?

frontside

The first fully supported Openmoko phone is Neo1973. Neo1973 GTA01 (version: Bv4) which was released on July 9, 2007 and distributed exclusively through Openmoko Online Shop.

As of 11 February 2008, it has been sold out. Neo FreeRunner (GTA02), the new generation Openmoko mobile phone will be available soon. You can add your nickname to those interested buying the Neo FreeRunner at Buying Interest List.

GTA01 - Neo 1973 GTA02 - Neo FreeRunner

See More About GTA02....

Openmoko Custom Build

See More About Hardware Support...

▲ You can get any hardware information that support Openmoko


Openmoko community

The Openmoko project is a community that anyone can join, and its primary function is to help design ideal phones. Please join us in collaborating on the Openmoko Project through any of the project resources, including this Openmoko Wiki. Please see the wiki editing helppage for information on making contributions to this wiki.

To the novice, you can start by using the introduction page, photos, videos and Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page, all this information will give you an overview of Openmoko and wiki. Moreover, the usual Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and mailing list pages might be helpful.

In News Community & Events

Getting Started

Snapshot

  • You can always download the latest build here.
  • Reviews of the daily snapshot build are here and the recommended kernel and root image from the review will always be available here.

Note that the recommended set is not always the latest, but is the most stable, reliable, and functional.

Community Update

For the latest status updates, see Community Updates

See More About Community...

Get the overview of wiki

Events

See More About Event...

▲ Join our community


To be a Openmoko developer

Openmoko is the distribution that we're creating for phones and eventually other mobile devices. If you want to become a developer, following documentations can help you build up your development environment.

Hardware Docs and Testing Software Documentation

Getting Started

See More About Guides...

Hardware Reference Documentation

Overview about the Components we use, PCB Photographs

See More About Hardware

Test

See More About Test

Emulation

Software Reference Documentation

  • Architectural
  • Host utilities
  • Device Software
    • Low-Level
      • u-boot -The bootloader we use, including docs to our modifications
      • kernel -The Linux Kernel we use, including docs to our modifications
    • Userspace

See More About Software

▲ You can get the technical information here

Getting started with Openmoko Wiki

Openmoko Wiki is a public space that every one can join. You can find any information you want including: hardware and software documentation, community news of Openmoko ...etc. By joining our wiki , you can also become our wiki editor. You can edit the page by yourself, contribute valued content, and help others correct the wrong information. If you want to get the whole picture of Openmoko Wiki, please visit the Openmoko Wiki Official Index Page. This page contains all information about the Openmoko Wiki and is classified into 10 categories by page content.

See More About Help </div>