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Description

The latest release of DragonFly, version 6.2.2, introduces several enhancements, including hardware compatibility for type-2 hypervisors utilizing NVMM, an upgraded amdgpu driver, and the experimental feature of remote-mounting HAMMER2 volumes, alongside a variety of other updates. As a member of the BSD family of operating systems, DragonFly shares its roots with Linux and other BSD variants, adhering to the foundational principles and APIs of UNIX while also diverging in terms of development direction from FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD. This divergence allows DragonFly to pursue unique innovations, such as its sophisticated HAMMER filesystem, which offers high performance, built-in mirroring, and historical access capabilities. Additionally, one of the standout features is the implementation of virtual kernels, enabling the execution of a complete kernel as a user process, which facilitates resource management, kernel development, and debugging in an accelerated environment. These features collectively position DragonFly as a distinctive option within its operating system category, appealing to users seeking alternatives beyond conventional solutions.

Description

Fire OS serves as the operating system for Amazon's Fire tablets and Fire TV. Since Fire OS is based on Android, applications designed for Android are generally compatible with Amazon's devices. Developers can easily verify their app's suitability for Amazon platforms through the App Testing Service, often requiring little to no modifications to their Android code for successful publication. Furthermore, the majority of Fire devices automatically receive updates for Fire OS via over-the-air transmission. However, it's important to note that not all devices will get the same version of Fire OS simultaneously, as updates may be distributed at different intervals for various models. Fundamentally, both Fire OS and Android share a common architecture, but they diverge primarily in their associated services. While Android relies on Google services for functions like browsing and payment processing, Fire OS utilizes Amazon's proprietary services instead. This distinction can influence the overall user experience on Fire devices compared to traditional Android devices.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Fios TV Business
Hay Communications Business Television
Huxcomm Business Television
LHTC neXus Business IPTV
MOBITV
Melita Business TV
Nami ML
Tappla
Vevo
raylib

Integrations

Fios TV Business
Hay Communications Business Television
Huxcomm Business Television
LHTC neXus Business IPTV
MOBITV
Melita Business TV
Nami ML
Tappla
Vevo
raylib

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

DragonFly BSD

Founded

2022

Country

United States

Website

www.dragonflybsd.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Amazon

Founded

1994

Country

United States

Website

developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tv/fire-os-overview.html

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