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The BrightSign operating system (BrightSignOS or BOS) is an open-source Linux-based OS based on the Yocto and OpenEmbedded projects. It includes substantial BrightSign modifications that include a read-only root filesystem in flash memory, a Chromium rendering engine, and specialized components for audio/video processing and security.
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BrightAuthor:connected creates and publishes presentations in its native .bpfx format. Thanks can be used to create and publish presentations to players and for many users, this will be the best option.
However, thanks to the built-in Chromium engine, however, BrightSign players are able to run any HTML/JavaScript application. Partners who choose to use an alternative CMS have the freedom to create presentations and display experiences outside of BrightAuthor:connected using modern web technologies without having to use BrightAuthor:connected.
BrightSign players are highly specialized and although they are based on a Linux OS, they are not general-purpose Linux PCs. They cannot run Linux apps nor are they capable of running apps for Android, iOS, or Windows. However, if If you have a native Android, iOS, or Windows app, however, we may be able to help you leverage your existing code to run natively on our players.
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