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1−# Unity8
1+# Lomiri
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3−A convergent desktop environment.
3+Lomiri is the operating environment for everywhere. It is able to span the gaps between touch, mouse, and keyboard; between phones, tablets, and workstations; and look good doing it.
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5+If you want to contribute to Lomiri on Ubuntu Touch, you've come to the right place. If you want to package Lomiri for other operating systems, you'll be better served by the main branch on the repository that we're migrating to: https://gitlab.com/ubports/core/lomiri
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6−[![Unity 8](http://ubuntufun.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/screenshot20160518_232322980.png)](https://unity8.io)
7+Lomiri has been renamed from Unity8. Most of the software on-device in Ubuntu Touch based on Ubuntu 16.04 is still called `unity8`.
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9+## Where to report issues
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9−### How to install
11+Issues related to the version of Lomiri that currently runs on Ubuntu Touch devices may still be reported on this repository. We will move these reports to the GitLab repository as part of our final migration.
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11−The latest development preview of Unity8 for desktop can be installed on Ubuntu 16.04 (xenial) and 18.04 (bionic) as follows:
13+## Developing Lomiri on Ubuntu Touch
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13−1. Run the install script
15+This repository contains the code for Lomiri currently running on Ubuntu Touch. If you would like to modify this version of Lomiri, follow the steps below. If you would like to modify Lomiri in another operating system, check out our new repository: https://gitlab.com/ubports/core/lomiri
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15−bash <(wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ubports/unity8-desktop-install-tools/master/install.sh)
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17−2. Reboot, select "unity8" at the login prompt, and enjoy :)
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17+Lomiri can be built and its test suite run using [`clickable`](https://clickable-ut.dev). This is a convenient method to try out most graphical changes to Lomiri without an annoying redeployment process. If you wish to test your changes on your device or make changes that are more difficult to test without real hardware, check out [Making changes and testing locally on the UBports documentation](https://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/systemdev/testing-locally.html). If not, read on.
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20−**NOTE:** The above installation instructions currently only work on Ubuntu 16.04 (xenial) and 18.04 (bionic). Please be aware that the script will install the latest *development preview* of Unity8 for desktop. ***Expect bugs!*** Only install this preview if you understand the risks and are willing/able to fix your system if the preview breaks anything. You are advised *not* to install this preview onto a production system.
19+Before you start, [install Clickable](https://clickable-ut.dev/en/latest/install.html).
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22−See [CODING](CODING) for build instructions.
21+Now, clone this repository to your computer: `git clone https://github.com/ubports/unity8.git`
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23+Move into this directory: `cd unity8`
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25−### Where to report issues
25+Now you can use the full suite of tools provided by this repository's [clickable.json](clickable.json). For example:
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27−Issues related to the version of Unity8 for desktop (the latest development preview) installed using the above instructions should be reported on the [Unity8 issue tracker](https://github.com/ubports/unity8/issues) in *this* repository.
27+* `clickable ide qtcreator` will open QtCreator with this repository open as a project. You can edit and build the project this way, but running the tests will be a bit difficult.
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28+* `clickable build-libs --debug` will build Lomiri in the same environment as it would receive in Ubuntu Touch.
29−Note that issues related to the version of Unity8 that currently runs on Ubuntu Touch devices should *NOT* be reported in this repository, but instead should be reported on the [Ubuntu Touch issue tracker](https://github.com/ubports/ubuntu-touch/issues). This will change once Ubuntu Touch moves to the latest version of Unity8.
29+* `clickable test-libs` will run the entire Lomiri test suite. This test suite includes graphical tests (which are run on a virtual, invisible desktop) and non-graphical unit tests. These tests make sure Lomiri functions as prescribed and prevents new bugs from being added. You should run them before you create a PR on this repository. This command takes about 7 minutes on an Intel i7-8550U, so plan your time accordingly and use the next two options to reduce the number of times you need to run the whole test suite...
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30+* `clickable ide 'cd build/x86_64-linux-gnu/unity8/ && make tryShell'` and similar commands that replace the `Shell` with another test target defined in [tests/qmltests/CMakeLists.txt](tests/qmltests/CMakeLists.txt) allow trying out some Lomiri components in a mock environment. You can use this to try out your changes to Lomiri as you develop.
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31+* `clickable ide 'cd build/x86_64-linux-gnu/unity8/ && make xvfbtestShell'` and similar commands that replace the `Shell` with another test target defined in [tests/qmltests/CMakeLists.txt](tests/qmltests/CMakeLists.txt) allow running a single TestCase. You can remove the `xvfb` part of the make target to run the test case graphically, which might help you see what is causing the test to fail.
32−### What works / what does not work
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34−*This list is incomplete, please help improve it*
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36−What works:
37−- Most Wayland apps work
38−- Many report being able to log in using LightDM, but may require a few attempts
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40−Does not work:
41−- Most Xapps don't (yet) work
42−- Proprietary drivers don't (yet) work
43−- Many report being unable to log in using GDM
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46−### Get involved
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48−* [Kanban-Board](https://github.com/ubports/unity8/projects/1)
49−* If you are interesting in helping us in any way you can join [Unity8 Forum](https://forums.ubports.com/category/36/unity8).
50−* For reporting bugs or filing feature-requests, please use the project’s [issues page](https://github.com/ubports/unity8/issues).
51−* For IM you can join our Telegram group [for Developer users](https://t.me/UBports_Unity8).