Overview
Nura is the new name for the open-source mobile Linux operating system formerly known as postmarketos. Announced September 27, 2026 at the project’s annual conference after an 18-month community naming process.
Built on alpine-linux, the project aims to extend smartphone and mobile device lifespans by providing long-term software support after vendor EOL — aligning with right-to-repair and e-waste-reduction goals.
Key Facts
- Former name: postmarketOS (since 2017)
- Name origin: Abbreviation of Sardinian nuraghe — ancient granite structures symbolizing durability
- Domain: nura.eco (nura.org unavailable)
- Trademark: Application filed
- Logo: Retained with minor arrow spacing refinements
Recent Developments
- 2026-09-27: Official rebrand announced; 300+ community suggestions narrowed to four finalists (2026-09-27-postmarketos-rebrand-nura, 2026-09-27-postmarketos-nura-notebookcheck)
- Hardware partners like pine64 ship devices with OS pre-installed — motivating departure from purely descriptive “post-market” name