> HarmonyOS initially began as a project based on the Android Open Source Project and the Linux kernel, allowing compatibility with existing Android apps. In 2023, Huawei introduced HarmonyOS NEXT, a new iteration built on a custom microkernel and proprietary technology frameworks.
> Unlike its predecessor, HarmonyOS NEXT does not support Android or Windows applications. Instead, it uses a native application format based on JavaScript, TypeScript, and an optimized compiler designed to accelerate JavaScript execution. In 2024, Huawei confirmed its plans to replace Windows with HarmonyOS for its upcoming PC models.
> In addition to its HarmonyOS-based PC, Huawei is developing a Linux-based system, according to MyDrivers. The upcoming MateBook D16 Linux Edition will feature the same hardware as the standard MateBook D16, with an unnamed Linux distribution replacing Windows.
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