Element OS
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| OS family | Unix-like |
|---|---|
| Working state | Discontinued[1] |
| Source model | open source |
| Latest release | 1.4[2] / 1 September 2010 |
| Available in | English |
| Update method | APT (front-ends available) |
| Package manager | dpkg (front-ends like Synaptic available) |
| Platforms | IA-32 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Xfce |
| License | Various |
| Official website | www.elementmypc.com |
Element OS was a Linux operating system that was intended for Home theater PC computers. It was discontinued in 2011.[1][3][4][5][6]
Features
Element OS was based on Xubuntu and maintained compatibility with the Ubuntu repositories. It used the Advanced Packaging Tool with Element's own custom repositories and the Ubuntu repositories. In addition to the package manager, Element OS incorporated the Allmyapps software center to allow additional applications to be downloaded.[7]
Element employed a customized Xfce interface with similar full-screen windowing effects seen on netbook and mobile interfaces such as the Ubuntu Netbook Remix.[7]
Software
Element OS came with some specialty applications for its role, including XBMC as a media center, the Cooliris Media Browser plugin for streaming content, VLC media player to play back video, Decibel Audio Player and the Transmission BitTorrent client. It also came with the Mozilla Firefox browser with zoom functionality through the "no squint" add-on to aid in web browsing at the higher resolutions that HTPCs often use.[8]
Hardware
Element OS worked together with Eight Virtues, a hardware reseller, to produce EVTV, a custom built HTPC with Element OS installed.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b Discontinued (undated). "Element OS: Linux on your HTPC". Retrieved 1 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ DistroWatch (1 September 2010). "Element OS 1.4 released". Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- ^ DistroWatch (2010). "Element". Retrieved 29 April 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Linux Today (2010). "Element media.OS v1.0 Beta Now Available". Retrieved 4 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Green-Hughes, Liam (2010). "Element OS - Linux for your TV and sofa". Retrieved 4 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ SinaiSix (2010). "Element OS- Your ultimate entertainment Linux OS". Retrieved 4 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ a b Element (undated). "Element HTPC Technology". Retrieved 29 April 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Element (undated). "Featured Apps". Retrieved 29 April 2010.
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