A roadmap that starts with evidence

Validate. Prototype. Test. Then earn the right to ship.

Dates will follow technical evidence and community capacity. The stages below describe scope, not a release promise.

NOWPhase 0

Concept validation

Measure demand, collect workflow data, recruit collaborators, compare desktop and hardware directions, and rank features.

  • Public landing site and founding community
  • Photographer survey and feature voting
  • Camera, RAW format, OS, and hardware research
  • Architecture and licensing review
NEXTPhase 1

Reproducible workstation prototype

Before an ISO, prove that the workflow can be installed, updated, tested, and documented on Ubuntu LTS.

  • Curated photography application profiles
  • Camera import and backup proof of concept
  • Color-management baseline
  • Hardware compatibility test matrix
AFTER EVIDENCEPhase 2

Lite and AI Studio previews

Package two honest hardware tiers for a small tester cohort and measure reliability before broad distribution.

  • NavaLinux Lite desktop preview
  • Local AI model experiments and requirements
  • Recovery, update, privacy, and accessibility testing
  • Multilingual and RTL feasibility work
LONGER TERMPhase 3

Platform services and ecosystem

Only validated needs move here: optional sync, training, support, compatibility data, premium AI packs, or community funding.

Build notes

Progress in public.

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The first prototype note has not been published yet.