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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; 18 months ago (2024-01-14)
Marketing targetMultimedia content creation
Update methodAdvanced Packaging Tool
Package managerdpkg
Instruction setsi686, 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Originally made with remastersys, AV Linux 23.1 is built on top of the Debian-based distribution MX Linux.[4]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

yahoo!tech: "While AV Linux includes plenty of video tools (well look at these more in depth later on), various aspects of the project make it clear that it's meant more for audio production."[8]

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"[9]

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".[10]

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."[11]

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."[12]

ZDNet: "For anyone who's looking to switch platforms and audio creation, such as music, podcasts, or even streaming games, is your primary goal, you could do a lot worse than use AV Linux MXe."[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. ^ Wouk, Kris (November 2, 2024). "AV Linux: Exploring a Distro for Audio/Visual Work". yahoo!tech. Yahoo. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  9. ^ Arindam (January 22, 2024). "AV Linux 23 Review: Linux for Creators with Enlightenment Desktop". DebugPoint.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  10. ^ Germain, Jack M. (May 8, 2014). "AV Linux Dazzles Both Eyes and Ears". LinuxInsider. ETC News Network. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  11. ^ Phillips, Dave (October 19, 2011). "At Home With AV Linux | Linux Journal". www.linuxjournal.com. Slashdot Media, LLC. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Wallen, Jack (January 23, 2024). "This Linux distribution is an audio content creator's paradise". ZDNET. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
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