└── README.md /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | APC + Firefox OS 2 | ============== 3 | 4 | This is the official repository for Firefox OS on APC. Firefox OS is currently under heavy development. To learn more about the general state visit [Mozilla's Development site](https://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Mozilla/Firefox_OS). What follows is specific information about Firefox OS on APC. 5 | 6 | ## Change log 7 | ### Release 2014-01-13 (v1.03.01) 8 | 1. Updated to the new Mozilla code from 2013.12.25 (gecko & gaia). 9 | 2. Enabled hardware key repeating. 10 | 3. Supported NTFS external HDD/USB storage. 11 | 4. Fixed finished tutorial screen so we can swipe up to close the window. 12 | 5. Supported USB camera and USB camera hot plug. But, please note that: due to updating to the new Gecko from Mozilla (2013.12.25) the camera preview screen keep splashing when we moving the mouse. 13 | 6. Supported generic USB bluetooth dongle. 14 | 7. Integrated Realtek 8723 Bluetooth/WiFi combo dongle drivers. However, WiFi function does not work yet, you can only scan the available networks, but cannot connect to a network. 15 | 16 | ### Release 2013-11-22 (v1.02.01) 17 | 1. Updated firmware package to support HDMI hotplug as the solution from VIA 18 | 1. Switched to latest base from Mozilla and using master branch for all Mozilla repos 19 | 1. Support multiple hardware keyboard hot plug 20 | 1. Fixed so that Mozilla soft home button can be enabled via settings 21 | 1. Supports Ethernet cable hot plug 22 | 1. Enabled SNTP with Ethernet network 23 | 1. Set default display timeout to never 24 | 1. Fixed some orientation bug due to migration to master 25 | 1. Fixed WiFi connection bug due to migration to master 26 | 1. Supports Mouse wheel event 27 | 28 | 29 | ## Known Issues 30 | Here is a list of known issues, from the perspective of an end-user: 31 | 32 | 1. Most web video (eg: Youtube, Vimeo) will not playback. Hardware video decoding is not working yet 33 | 1. *No scroll wheel mouse support [FIXED - v1.02.01]* 34 | 1. Limited WiFi support 35 | 1. Limited Ethernet support 36 | 1. No user interface for controlling volume 37 | 1. Peripherals (HDMI, LAN, ...) must be connected before powering on 38 | 1. Various layout issues with the main user interface (eg: overlapping text, ...) 39 | 1. *USB storage devices are not recognized [FIXED]* 40 | 1. VGA port is not supported (Rock only) 41 | 2. Camera preview screen keep splashing when moving the mouse cursor (v1.03.01) 42 | 43 | ## Get a Free APC 44 | To speed up the development, this project is giving away an APC to any developer who fixes an issue with the label ["Free APC"](https://github.com/apc-io/apc-firefox-os/issues?labels=Free+APC&state=open). 45 | 46 | If you're interested, just send us a pull request. When validated, we will send you a free APC. 47 | 48 | ## Build Instructions 49 | See [APC 8950 Building Guide](https://github.com/apc-io/apc-firefox-os/blob/master/building-guide.md) 50 | 51 | ## Getting Help 52 | Email [dev@apc.io](mailto:dev@apc.io) 53 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------