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Roadmap

What exists,
and what is next.

This page shows the real state of the project. Everything marked done is in 0.6 Mark6; we give no dates for planned items, and they move to “done” here when they are ready.

Releases

  1. 0.6 · Mark6

    13 November 2026 · Current

    The current beta and the first public release. The Text Editor, the renewed Dock, accessibility, network recovery, dictation and live captions, NitroDrop and the update repository are in this release. What’s new

  2. 0.5 · Mark5

    12 November 2026

    Interim test build.

  3. 0.4 · Mark4

    12 November 2026

    Interim test build.

  4. 0.3 · Mark3

    9 November 2026

    The closed-testing beta. Fingerprint support, the renewed lock screen, widgets and hardware detection arrived in this release.

  5. 0.2 · Mark2

    8 November 2026

    A live ISO that boots with the installer, the Store and the first apps.

  6. 0.1 · Mark1

    First build

    The distribution identity, the Mark1 kernel and the boot screen.

Done

What works in 0.6 Mark6.

Done

New in 0.6 Mark6

  • Public download: an ISO open to everyone, with its SHA‑256 checksum.
  • Network recovery: even if the computer won’t start, AngoraOS Recovery starts from the internet; roll back, reinstall, repair the disk.
  • Our own update repository: AngoraOS’s components are updated from a signed package repository, without reinstalling.
  • NitroDrop: sharing with nearby AngoraOS and Windows computers; AirDrop-compatible with iPhone.
  • Text Editor, the renewed Dock and new icons.
  • Accessibility: Turkish Spoken Narration, Magnifier, visual alerts.
  • Dictation and Live Captions: running entirely on the computer.
  • Crash screen, new Memoji hair and outfits, the WhatsApp desktop app.
Done

Foundation and identity

  • Angora GNU/Linux identity: the system carries its own name everywhere.
  • Mark1 kernel: Linux 7.3.3, tuned for the desktop.
  • Quiet boot: a boot screen with the logo; on an encrypted disk the passphrase is asked here.
  • Live ISO: boots from a USB stick and can be tried without installing.
  • Logo and five wallpapers.
Done

Desktop

  • Angora Shell: menu bar, Dock, Launchpad, Control Centre, Notification Centre, search.
  • 32 widgets: on the desktop and in the Notification Centre.
  • Window frame: the three buttons on the left in every app; snap by dragging to an edge.
  • Light and dark themes, eight accent colours.
  • Login and lock screens.
  • 24 system sounds.
Done

Apps

  • Everyday: Files, System Settings, Store, Music, Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Notes.
  • Tools: Keychain, Backup, Task Manager, Screenshot, Remote Desktop, Emoji picker.
  • Home: smart-home control through Home Assistant.
  • Memoji Studio: a 3D avatar with live camera tracking.
  • Store: the Flathub catalogue, one-click install, background updates.
Done

Installation, security, hardware

  • Installer: to a whole disk or alongside Windows; UEFI and legacy BIOS.
  • Installs with Secure Boot and BitLocker on: signed boot; Windows and its encryption stay as they are.
  • Setup Assistant: language, region, network, account, fingerprint and appearance on first boot.
  • Disk encryption (LUKS2) at install time.
  • Fingerprint: lock screen and administrator approval.
  • Firewall and automatic security updates.
  • Hardware detection: graphics driver selection, display scaling, hybrid graphics.
  • Phone: iPhone and Android files, photo import, USB tethering, text messages.

Planned

Not done yet. Order and scope may change.

Planned

Release

  • Download mirrors: the ISO available from other servers too.
  • Release-to-release upgrades: moving from one release to the next without reinstalling.
  • A new kernel build: additional drivers for the newest wireless cards and laptop hardware.
Planned

Desktop and content

  • Angora Emoji: our own emoji set. Today the system uses Noto Color Emoji.
  • Photo wallpapers: frames by photographers from Türkiye, once permissions are complete.
  • Community wallpapers: submitting your own photo.
  • A curated storefront and editors’ picks in the Store.
Planned

Ecosystem

  • More NitroDrop: sharing with Mac; Quick Share compatibility with Android.
  • Angora Sync: end-to-end encrypted syncing between your devices.
  • Android apps: as windows on the desktop.
  • Gaming: Steam and Heroic preinstalled and set up. Today they can be installed from the Store.
Planned

Other editions

  • Desktop Console: a game-console experience.
  • Desktop Pro: gaming PCs and engineering.
  • Server: virtualisation and hosting.
  • Raspberry, Cyber Security, Mobile, WSL.