AV Linux
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| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
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| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | AV Linux MX-23.1[1] / January 14, 2024 |
| Marketing target | Multimedia content creation |
| Update method | Advanced Packaging Tool |
| Package manager | dpkg |
| Platforms | i386, x86-64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux), patched for real-time use |
| Official website | www |
AV Linux is a Linux distribution focused on multimedia content creation.
Environment
[edit]Originally made with remastersys, AV Linux 23.1 is built on top of the Debian-based distribution MX Linux.[2]
Versions 6 and earlier were 32-bit only, running a 32-bit Linux kernel with the IRQ threading and rtirq-init patches activated by default. For computers with more than 4 GB of RAM, a PAE version was made available.
From AV Linux 2016 onward, there are both 32-bit and 64-bit versions available.
On AV Linux 23.1 “Enlightened” version, the Window management is handled by the Enlightenment Desktop Environment.[1] Previous versions used the Xfce and LXDE desktop environments.
Reception
[edit]LinuxInsider: "The modified (Xfce) menus add a big element of ease to finding your most frequently used apps. The menu hierarchy uses a two-tiered design. This drastically cuts down on the need to rummage through long cascading menu lists"[3]
LinuxJournal: "AV Linux Control Panel... provides easy access to tools and utilities for system management, administration, and customization. Its amenities include an installer for ATI/nVidia binary video drivers and a very useful tool that scans and analyzes your system for its readiness for realtime performance."[4]
ZDNet: "Everything in AV Linux is aimed at reducing the operating system overhead, and leaving as much of the processing power as possible available for the multimedia editing applications."[5][6]
Softpedia Linux: "As mentioned before, the distribution provides users with a large collection of video and audio production software, ranging from simple audio and video players to sophisticated video editors and CD rippers. Additionally, it comes with a patched Linux kernel package that allows for low-latency audio performance. The Live DVD can be used as-is or installed on a local disk drive."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Glen MacArthur (January 14, 2024). "AV Linux 23.1 "Enlightened" Released!". bandshed.net. bandshed.net. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Glen MacArthur (January 14, 2024). "AV Linux MX Edition 23.1 (AVL-MXe) Released! - MX Linux Forum". forum.mxlinux.org. mxlinux.org. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ AV Linux Dazzles Both Eyes and Ears | Reviews | LinuxInsider
- ^ At Home With AV Linux | Linux Journal
- ^ J. A. Watson (June 21, 2011). "Specialized Linux Distributions - AV Linux 5.0". ZDNET. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ J.A. Watson (April 4, 2014). "Hands-on with AVLinux: Crammed with multimedia goodies". ZDNET. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Marius Nestor (April 8, 2019). "AV Linux Download: A powerful and free Linux distribution designed to be used for multimedia content creation". softpedia. SoftNews NET SRL. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
