AV Linux
{{Short description|Linux distribution focused on multimedia content creation}}
{{Multiple issues|
{{tone|date=March 2016}}
{{More citations needed|date=August 2024}}
}}
{{Infobox OS
| name = AV Linux
| logo = File:AVL231-logo.png
| working state = Current
| source model = Open source
| latest release version = AV Linux MX-23.1{{cite web |author1=Glen MacArthur |title=AV Linux 23.1 "Enlightened" Released! |url=http://www.bandshed.net/2024/01/14/av-linux-23-1-enlightened-released/ |website=bandshed.net |access-date=29 January 2024 |language=en-CA |date=January 14, 2024}}
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2024|01|14}}
| marketing target = Multimedia content creation
| update model = Advanced Packaging Tool
| package manager = dpkg
| supported platforms = i686, x86-64
| kernel type = Monolithic (Linux), patched for real-time use
| website = {{URL|https://www.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.{{cite web |last1=MacArthur |first1=Glen |title=AV Linux 2019.4.10 Released! |url=http://www.bandshed.net/2019/04/03/av-linux-2019-4-10-released/ |website=Bandshed.net |access-date=1 March 2025 |language=en-CA |date=April 3, 2019}}
AV Linux MX Edition - The 32-bit XFCE4/Openbox and 64-bit XFCE4 versions are based on MX Linux 19.3 'Patito Feo'.{{cite web |last1=macArthur |first1=Glen |title=AV Linux MX Edition is here! |url=https://www.bandshed.net/2020/11/25/av-linux-mx-edition-is-here/ |website=Bandshed.net |access-date=March 2, 2025 |language=en-CA |date=November 25, 2020}}
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.{{cite web |last1=MacArthur |first1=Glen |title=AV Linux MX-21 “Consciousness” Released! |url=https://www.bandshed.net/2022/02/14/av-linux-mx-21-consciousness-released/ |website=Bandshed.net |access-date=March 1, 2025 |language=en-CA |date=February 14, 2022}}
Originally made with remastersys, AV Linux 23.1 is built on top of the Debian-based distribution MX Linux.{{cite web |last1=MacArthur |first1=Glen |title=AV Linux MX Edition 23.1 (AVL-MXe) Released! - MX Linux Forum |url=https://forum.mxlinux.org/viewtopic.php?t=78895 |website=forum.mxlinux.org |publisher=mxlinux.org |access-date=29 January 2024 |language=en-US |date=January 14, 2024}}
AV Linux 23.1 “Enlightened” version - the Window management is handled by the Enlightenment Desktop Environment. Previous versions used the Xfce and LXDE desktop environments.{{cite web |author1=Pun Ranger |title=AV Linux 23.1 released – antiX-forum |url=https://www.antixforum.com/forums/topic/av-linux-23-1-released/ |website=www.antixforum.com |publisher=antiX-forum |access-date=March 2, 2025 |language=en-US |date=January 19, 2024}}
AV Linux MX Edition 23.2 ISO update - fixing some bugs and improving things for new Users.{{cite web |last1=MacArthur |first1=Glen |title=AV Linux MX Edition 23.2 ISO Update! |url=http://www.bandshed.net/2024/04/05/av-linux-mx-edition-23-2-iso-update/ |access-date=March 2, 2025 |language=en-CA |date=April 5, 2024}}
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.{{cite web |last1=MacArthur |first1=Glen |title=AV Linux Base 23.5 “Greatest Hits” Released! |url=http://www.bandshed.net/2025/01/20/av-linux-base-23-5-greatest-hits-released/ |website=Bandshed.net |access-date=March 1, 2025 |language=en-CA |date=January 20, 2025}}
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."{{cite web |last1=Wouk |first1=Kris |title=AV Linux: Exploring a Distro for Audio/Visual Work |url=https://www.yahoo.com/tech/av-linux-exploring-distro-audio-193015534.html |website=yahoo!tech |publisher=Yahoo |access-date=March 2, 2025 |language=en-US |date=November 2, 2024}}
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"{{cite web |author1=Arindam |title=AV Linux 23 Review: Linux for Creators with Enlightenment Desktop |url=https://www.debugpoint.com/av-linux-23-review/ |website=DebugPoint.com |access-date=March 2, 2025 |language=en-US |date=January 22, 2024}}
Linuxiac: "AV Linux 23.1 'Enlightened' is a significant update, including MX-23/Debian 12 base, Enlightenment 0.25.4, and PipeWire 1.0.0."{{cite web |last1=Borisov |first1=Bobby |title=AV Linux MX Edition 23.1: OS for Audiophiles |url=https://linuxiac.com/av-linux-mx-edition-23-1-os-for-audiophiles/ |website=Linuxiac |access-date=March 2, 2025 |language=en-US |date=January 16, 2024}}
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."{{cite web |author1=Marius Nestor |title=AV Linux Download: A powerful and free Linux distribution designed to be used for multimedia content creation |url=http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/AV-Linux-48850.shtml |website=softpedia |publisher=SoftNews NET SRL |access-date=29 January 2024 |language=en-US |date=April 8, 2019}}
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."{{cite web |last1=Wallen |first1=Jack |title=This Linux distribution is an audio content creator's paradise |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-linux-distribution-is-an-audio-content-creators-paradise/ |website=ZDNET |access-date=March 2, 2025 |language=en |date=January 23, 2024}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.bandshed.net/avlinux/}}
- [http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=AVLinux AVLinux at DistroWatch]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20180808203840/http://libremusicproduction.com/articles/advantages-choosing-audio-orientated-linux-distribution LMP: The Advantages of Choosing an Audio Orientated Linux Distribution]
{{Linux distributions}}
Category:Debian-based distributions
Category:Linux media creation distributions