wiki:AvailableVersions/dse2

Release notes for dse2

General

It shipped on July 14th 2011. It is meant as a follow-up to dse1.

It is based on Debian Squeeze (still known as testing), and custom packages from the  hackable:1 and  DeforaOS projects. A more detailed description (with installation instructions) is available.

This release was coordinated by  Pierre Pronchery.

Milestones

Changelog

Software

  • based on Debian Squeeze (stable)
  • entirely different graphical environment (second release)
  • complete rewrite of the image generation framework, strap:1

Hardware support

  • better handling of wireless networking
  • early support for the HTC TouchPro

Usability

  • introduction of a homescreen
  • addition of a mail client
  • the screen locks automatically or on-demand
  • the phone suspends automatically when inactive

Artwork

  • Gtk+ theme resembling "Raleigh" with the Moko engine
  • distinctive splash screens and default background
  • GNOME official icon set

Security

  • pre-configured to import security changes for Debian Squeeze
  • SMS encryption available as a plug-in

Regressions

When compared to rev5:

  • PIM management is only performed through the SIM card

Known issues

  • it doesn't ring by default (but vibrates)
  • the phone tends to automatically resume shortly after suspending
  • hardware buttons are not supported
  • swapping the screen orientation is not tested

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