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Wing Linux

Welcome!

Welcome to our project wiki. We aim to bring Linux and Google's Android operating systems to the T-Mobile Wing, HTC Herald / Atlas platforms and many other OMAP850-based devices.

Currently, the Angstrom stable/2009 Linux distribution (as of November 2009) featuring the 2.6.25 kernel and debugging / development utilities operate on many devices, including the T-Mobile Wing / HTC Herald, along with a functional Android 1.5r4 installation. The system boots using the HaRet boot system, so no flashing is involved. The kernel is based on the work done by the linwizard project.

Join us at #wing-linux on freenode.org!

Check out our new blog! Thanks to UNFORGiVEN512 for setting it up!

Current Release

The latest release is 0.4.2. Installation of Wing Linux is a snap -- Simply install the CAB file into Windows Mobile and you're good to go! Get it here.

Help Wanted

If you have an OMAP850-based device and would like to help, we're looking for developers familiar with Linux programming and especially kernel development who are willing to help maintain, test, and develop for each of the different devices we support. Shoot us an email or drop by #wing-linux on freenode.org if you're interested!

Development News

November 21, 2009

We received feedback from Star Trek users that the 0.4.1 release would not boot, even though 0.4 would. We tracked this down to a problem in the build system, and have released 0.4.2 to correct this issue.

Additionally, 0.4.2 includes the ability to reboot your phone from Android -- simply hold down End and select Power Off. Your phone will reboot.

Enjoy!

November 18, 2009

Seems it's release season -- 0.4.1 is out, featuring the latest stable/2009 Angstrom build system and Android 1.5r4. Grab it and enjoy!

November 9, 2009

Well, it's been long in coming, but we're there. Version 0.4 is out! Thanks go out to everyone who helped make this release possible! Go and get it in the downloads section!

September 14, 2009

After a nice long development stint, we're proud to announce the next development release on the road to 0.4: 0.4pre4! Lots of new stuff in this release, including several new boards (the HTC Opal, Excalibur, and Pharos), and improved support for many other boards (Elf especially). Go get it in the downloads section!

August 11, 2009

Our next development release, 0.4pre3 is out! We've got experimental support for HTC Gene, Prophet, and Wizard now! Go and get it!

July 24th, 2009

Alright, everyone -- 0.4pre2 is out! Go and get it in the Downloads section!

July 3rd, 2009

Our first test version of the upcoming 0.4 development has been put out as 0.4pre1. Go get it in the Downloads section and remember to provide us with feedback! Also remember, when you install it, remove your rootfs.img and rootfs.img.swp, otherwise the upgrade won't take effect. This will remove any customization you've done to your installation.

June 16th, 2009

It's official -- Wing Linux 0.3 is out! Head to the downloads section and get your copy today!

June 14th, 2009

We've just completed our first test of the CAB file installer for Wing Linux 0.3pre3. There's a copy up in the Downloads section under Wing Linux Development -- grab a copy and enjoy!

June 13th, 2009

Wing Linux version 0.3pre3 is out! This version includes lots of usability updates to Android, as well as a complete build system for everything. Additionally, no more partitioning is necessary! Keyboard functionality is greatly improved, and Android now boots as the default.

Grab your copy from the Development section and let us know how it works!

June 4th, 2009

Wing Linux version 0.3pre2 went out today for testing. This version includes changes to the kernel that hopefully fix the white screen issue that's plagued some of our users from the beginning. Additionally, all buttons on the Wing now fire events, and many of them are mapped into Android. The keyboard symbols and numbers are now mapped exactly as they are on the phone and in WM6 (in console mode only).

This release, like the previous one, also includes Android 1.5 (Cupcake).

You can grab a copy in the Development section on this site.

Join us in #wing-linux if you have problems with this release.