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AV Linux
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Latest releaseAV Linux MX-23.1[1] / January 14, 2024; 16 months ago (2024-01-14)
Marketing targetMultimedia content creation
Update methodAdvanced Packaging Tool
Package managerdpkg
Platformsi686, x86-64
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux), patched for real-time use
Official websitewww.bandshed.net/avlinux/

AV Linux is a Linux distribution focused on multimedia content creation.

Environment

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.

AV Linux 2016 and 2019 - released as 32-bit and 64-bit versions, with AV Linux 2019 being the last release of the 32-bit version.[2]

AV Linux MX-21 "Consciousness" - released on February 14, 2022 based on MX-21 'Wildflower' and Debian 11 'Bullseye'. A totally new build vs the past respins.[3]

Originally made with remastersys, AV Linux 23.1 is built on top of the Debian-based distribution MX Linux.[4]

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.[5]

AV Linux MX Edition 23.2 ISO update - fixing some bugs and improving things for new Users.[6]

AV Linux Base 23.5 - released as a 'stripped down' (smaller download) and more of a daily driver distribution. A version with new ideas and no commercial or demo software included.[7]

Reception

Debugpoint.com: "AV Linux 23.1 “Enlightened” truly offers a robust, stable, and versatile platform for audio and video production. With its strategic integration of MX Linux elements, a performance-driven kernel, and a massive collection of multimedia tools, AV Linux remains a top choice"[8]

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".[9]

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."[10]

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."[11]

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."[12][13]

References

  1. ^ a b Glen MacArthur (January 14, 2024). "AV Linux 23.1 "Enlightened" Released!". bandshed.net. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ MacArthur, Glen (April 3, 2019). "AV Linux 2019.4.10 Released!". Bandshed.net. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  3. ^ MacArthur, Glen (February 14, 2022). "AV Linux MX-21 "Consciousness" Released!". Bandshed.net. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  4. ^ MacArthur, Glen (January 14, 2024). "AV Linux MX Edition 23.1 (AVL-MXe) Released! - MX Linux Forum". forum.mxlinux.org. mxlinux.org. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  5. ^ Pun Ranger (January 19, 2024). "AV Linux 23.1 released – antiX-forum". www.antixforum.com. antiX-forum. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  6. ^ MacArthur, Glen (April 5, 2024). "AV Linux MX Edition 23.2 ISO Update!". Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  7. ^ MacArthur, Glen (January 20, 2025). "AV Linux Base 23.5 "Greatest Hits" Released!". Bandshed.net. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  8. ^ Arindam (January 22, 2024). "AV Linux 23 Review: Linux for Creators with Enlightenment Desktop". DebugPoint.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  9. ^ Germain, Jack M. (May 8, 2014). "AV Linux Dazzles Both Eyes and Ears". LinuxInsider. ETC News Network. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  10. ^ Phillips, Dave (October 19, 2011). "At Home With AV Linux | Linux Journal". www.linuxjournal.com. Slashdot Media, LLC. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ J. A. Watson (June 21, 2011). "Specialized Linux Distributions - AV Linux 5.0". ZDNET. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  13. ^ J.A. Watson (April 4, 2014). "Hands-on with AVLinux: Crammed with multimedia goodies". ZDNET. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
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