Jolicloud
Joli OS screenshot
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| Developer | Jolicloud |
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| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | discontinued |
| Source model | Open source |
| Final release | 1.2 / 9 March 2011 |
| Update method | Jolicloud Desktop with automatic downloads in background |
| Platforms | x86 |
| License | various |
| Official website | jolios |
Joli OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution developed by the French company Jolicloud (also the name of the operating system until version 1.2). Joli OS is now an open source project, with source code hosted on GitHub.
On 22 November 2013, the developers decided to discontinue Joli OS, but keep the source code open.
The project was launched in 2008 by Netvibes founder Tariq Krim and Romain Huet. Krim originally wanted to build a laptop using environmentally friendly manufacturing methods, but the two co-founders refocused the effort on building an operating system. After purchasing a few netbooks and renewing their acquaintance with Linux, they rented office space in the Montorgueil area of Paris and were later joined by another developer, Tristan Groléat. The alpha version was built with the help of "developers, kernel hackers and designers".Venture capital firms Atomico Ventures and Mangrove Capital Partners have provided $4.2 million in funding.
Version 1.0 was released in July 2010 and version 1.1 was released on 7 December 2010. Version 1.2 was released on 9 March 2011.
Joli OS was at the beginning built on top of Ubuntu Netbook Edition, and as with that Linux distribution, was tweaked for netbooks and other computers with limited disk storage, memory, and screen size. Joli OS is now built on top of Ubuntu with a customized kernel.
Joli OS was designed for easy installation, with Wi-Fi, bluetooth, and 3G modem support all included. The operating system supports all the major netbooks, including models from Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, MSI, Samsung and Sony. Jolicloud claims the OS supports 98% of netbooks with out-of-the-box compatibility but also works on a very large number of other devices, up to 10 years old: laptops, desktops and tablets.
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