Pavel Zhovner, the creator of the Flipper One pocket computer for hackers, is working on a new operating system — Flipper OS. The project is a superstructure over a classic Debian-based Linux distribution and is aimed at advanced users who need flexibility and reliability.

The Flipper OS concept is built on three key ideas. The first is profiles. These are several pre-configured system images for different scenarios: desktop computer, radio laboratory, router, TV set-top box, and others. The user can choose a ready-made build for a specific task and not waste time on manual configuration.

The second idea is an "unbreakable" system. The developers promise that the user will be able to modify any files and experiment with the system, and at any time — roll back to the original state. This makes Flipper OS a safe platform for tests and experiments without the risk of losing device functionality.

The third feature is guaranteed updates. Unlike an unpredictable apt upgrade, which can be interrupted or break in the middle, Flipper OS developers plan to make the update process reliable and predictable, so that the system does not collapse during the installation of new versions.

There is no information yet on the release date of Flipper OS. However, the very fact of work on the system indicates that the ecosystem around Flipper One continues to develop, and its creator intends to offer users not just a device, but a full-fledged platform. According to Pavel Zhovner, Flipper OS is conceived as a system that gives the user full control over the device, while maintaining ease of use.