Overview
postmarketOS was the original name of the community-driven mobile Linux distribution now rebranded as nura. Founded in 2017 on alpine-linux, it targeted 10-year smartphone lifespans.
Rebrand to Nura (2026)
- 2026-09-27: Renamed to nura after 18-month process
- Reasons: pronunciation difficulty, capitalization inconsistency, non-trademarkable descriptive name, scope mismatch with pre-installed hardware partnerships
- Legacy references remain in packages, documentation, and code during transition