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Bodhi Linux

{{Short description|Linux distribution}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2025}}

{{Infobox OS

| name = Bodhi Linux

| logo = Bodhi Linux Logo.png

| screenshot = Bodhi-2016-10-29.png

| caption = Bodhi Linux 5.1.0

| developer = Bodhi Linux Team

| family = Linux (Unix-like)

| released = {{Start date and age|2011|03|26|df=yes}}

| userland = GNU

| ui = Moksha (based on Enlightenment)

| license = Free software licenses (mainly GPL), plus proprietary binary blobs

| website = {{URL|https://bodhilinux.com}}

| working_state = Current

| source_model = Open source

| latest release version = {{wikidata|property|preferred|reference|edit|Q832919|P348|P548=Q2804309}}

| latest release date = {{Start date and age|{{wikidata|qualifier|preferred|single|Q832919|P348|P548=Q2804309|P577}}}}

| latest_preview_version =

| latest_preview_date = <--{{Start date and age|2018|07|02|df=yes}}-->

| updatemodel = APT (front-ends available)

| package_manager = dpkg (front-ends like Synaptic available)

| supported_platforms = IA-32, x86-64

| kernel_type = Monolithic (Linux kernel)

}}

Bodhi Linux is a light-weight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that uses an Enlightenment DR17-based fork called Moksha as its desktop environment.{{cite web |url=https://www.bodhilinux.com/moksha-desktop/ |author=Jeff Hoogland |publisher=Moksha Development Team|title=Introducing Moksha Desktop| website= bodhilinux.com |access-date=2015-07-30}} The philosophy for the distribution is to provide a minimal base system so that users can install the software they want. In turn, the distribution only includes software that is essential to most users, such as a file manager (Thunar), a terminal emulator (Terminology), and a web browser. To install additional software, Bodhi Linux developers maintain a browser-based app store that uses apturl to install programs.{{Cite web |title=Appcenter |url= https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/ |website= bodhilinux.com| publisher= Bodhi Linux |language=en-US |access-date=2022-11-08}}

Performance

System requirements include 512MB RAM, 5GB hard disk space, and a 500MHz processor.{{cite web |author=Jim Lynch |title=Bodhi Linux 1.0 |url=https://www.desktoplinuxreviews.com/2011/04/14/bodhi-1-0/2/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110419233608/http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/2011/04/14/bodhi-1-0/2/ |archive-date=2011-04-19 |publisher= | website= desktoplinuxreviews.com |access-date=2011-05-06}} 32-bit processors without PAE capability are supported on the same terms as PAE-enabled ones. The only difference between the two Bodhi versions is that an older kernel is used.

= Moksha Desktop =

{{Main article|Moksha (window manager)}}

Using an Enlightenment DR17-based fork called Moksha Desktop, Bodhi provides desktop effects and animations that do not require high-end computer hardware.{{cite web |author=Joey Sneddon |date=26 November 2010 |title=Bodhi Linux may just be your favorite new lightweight distro |url= https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/11/bodhi-linux-review/ |access-date=2011-05-06 |publisher=OMG! Ubuntu!}} The project was forked from DR17 since later versions of Enlightenment had performance and stability issues.{{cite web |url=https://mokshadesktop.github.io/Hello-World/ | website= mokshadesktop.github.io |publisher=Moksha Development Team |author=Jeff Hoogland |title=Introducing Moksha Desktop|access-date=2015-08-02}} The Enlightenment window manager, as well as the tools developed specifically for Bodhi Linux, were written in the C programming language and Python.{{cite web |author=Jack Wallen |date=28 March 2011 |title=Bodhi Linux: Interview with Jeff Hoogland |url=https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/bodhi-linux-interview-with-jeff-hoogland/2354 |publisher= |website= techrepublic.com |access-date=2011-05-12}}

Support

Bodhi Linux is derived from the Ubuntu long term support releases (14.04, 16.04, 18.04...), so support follows the same pattern: Security bug fixes are released daily throughout the five years. As opposed to Ubuntu, Bodhi has no short-term support release. An installed Bodhi Linux can be upgraded to the latest state via the command line or package manager.

Release cycle

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Releases are numbered x.y.z, where

  • x represents a major release,
  • y represents an update (or point) release and
  • z represents a bug fix release.

The major release (x.y.z; e.g. version 2.y.z > 3.0.0) follows the Ubuntu long-term support with a delay of a few months. The goal is to deliver a new major release in July every other year following the new Ubuntu LTS, which is expected in April. New functionality is not added after the release.

The update/point release (x.y.z; e.g. version 2.3.z > 2.4.0) is similar to point releases in Ubuntu (12.04.1, 12.04.2,...). They are used for delivering new software versions and other improvements which are not related to security. Between 2011 and 2013 there was ARM support.{{cite web |author= Ladislav Bodnar |title= Mandriva experiments with UI changes, Mageia sets up update infrastructure, Bodhi releases distro for ARM-based touch screens| work= DistroWatch Weekly |url=https://www.distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20110704 |publisher= DistroWatch |access-date=2025-06-17}}{{cite web |author=Jeff Hoogland |title=Dropping Official Support for ARM Devices |url= https://forums.bodhilinux.com/index.php?/topic/9393-dropping-official-support-for-arm-devices/ |website= bodhilinux.com| publisher= Bodhi Linux |language=en-US |access-date=2013-11-23}}

Beginning with version 2.4.0 update frequency was reduced to three times a year. Bodhi Linux 2.4.0 (originally planned for release in August 2013) appeared late in mid-September.{{cite web |author=Jeff Hoogland |title=Bodhi Release Cycle Changes |url=https://forums.bodhilinux.com/index.php?/topic/9029-bodhi-release-cycle-changes/|website= bodhilinux.com| publisher= Bodhi Linux |language=en-US |access-date=2013-10-08}} A bug fix release (x.y.z; e.g. version 2.4.0 > 2.4.1) was released to fix configuration bugs.

The Bodhi Linux 3.0.0 branch was released in February 2015 with an additional "legacy" version for older hardware.{{cite web |author=Christine Hall |date=2015-02-23 |title=Running Bodhi 3.0.0 Legacy on Older Hardware |url=https://www.fossforce.com/2015/02/running-bodhi-3-0-0-legacy-on-older-hardware/ |access-date=2015-03-07 |publisher=FOSS Force}}

class="wikitable sortable"
Version{{cite web| url= https://distrowatch.com/index.php?distribution=bodhi| title= Bodhi Linux announcements |work= DistroWatch| publisher= | date= | access-date= }}Release dateCommentsSupported until
0.1.62011-02First version of Bodhi Linux{{Version|o|unsupported}}
0.1.72011-03{{Version|o|unsupported}}
1.0.0{{cite web| url= https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/Blogs/Off-the-Beat-Bruce-Byfield-s-Blog/Bodhi-Linux-sticks-with-design-principles |title= Bodhi Linux sticks with design principles| date= March 28, 2011| author= Bruce Byfield |work= Off the Beat, Linux Magazine| publisher= | access-date= 2025-06-17}}2011-03{{Version|o|unsupported}}
1.1.02011-05{{Version|o|unsupported}}
1.2.02011-09{{Version|o|unsupported}}
1.2.12011-10{{Version|o|unsupported}}
1.3.0{{cite web |author= Robert Storey| title= An enlightening experience: Bodhi Linux 1.3.0 |work=DistroWatch Weekly | number= 437| date= 2 January 2012 |url=https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120102#feature |publisher= DistroWatch |access-date= }}2011–12{{Version|o|unsupported}}
1.4.02012-03{{cite web| url= https://www.linux.com/learn/bodhi-linux-beautiful-configurable-lightweight-linux |title= Bodhi Linux, the Beautiful Configurable Lightweight Linux | author= Carla Schroder |website= Linux.com| publisher= | date= March 21, 2012| access-date= 2025-06-17}}{{N/A}}{{Version|o|unsupported}}
1.5.02012-06Last update release to the 10.04 base{{Version|o|unsupported}}
2.0.02012-07First stable release to the 12.04 base{{Version|o|2017-04}}
2.1.0{{cite web |author= | title= Bodhi Linux 2.0.1 - performance with pizzazz |work=DistroWatch Weekly | number= 474| date= 17 January 2012 |url= https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120917#feature |publisher= DistroWatch |access-date= 2025-06-17}}2012-09Update release (3-month cycle){{Version|o|2017-04}}
2.2.0{{cite web| url= https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/bodhi-2-2.html |title= Bodhi Linux 2.2 review – Square peg for round hole| website= Dedoimedo.com| publisher= | date= February 1, 2013 | access-date= }}{{cite web| url= https://www.linuxbsdos.com/2013/02/02/bodhi-linux-2-2-0-review/ |title= Bodhi Linux 2.2.0 review | website= LinuxBSDos.com| publisher= | date= February 2, 2013 | access-date= 2025-06-17 }}2012-12Update release{{Version|o|2017-04}}
2.3.0{{cite web |author= Jesse Smith | title= First look at Bodhi Linux 2.3.0 |work=DistroWatch Weekly | number= 504| date= 22 April 2013 |url= https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20130422#feature |publisher= DistroWatch |access-date= 2025-06-17}}2013-03Update release{{Version|o|2017-04}}
2.4.02013-09Last update release to 12.04 base{{Version|o|2017-04}}
3.0.0{{cite web |author= Jesse Smith | title= The Return of Bodhi Linux's King |work=DistroWatch Weekly | number= 602| date= 23 March 2015 |url= https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20150323#bodhi |publisher= DistroWatch |access-date= 2025-06-17}}2015-02First stable release to the 14.04 base{{Version|o|2019-04|show=}}
3.1.02015-08Update release first to feature the Moksha Desktop Environment{{Version|o|2019-04|show=}}
3.2.02016-03Update release{{Version|o|2019-04|show=}}
4.0.0{{cite web| url= https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20161219#bodhi| author= Joshua Allen Holm | title= Bodhi Linux 4.0.0 review |work=DistroWatch Weekly | number= 692| date= 19 December 2016 |publisher= DistroWatch |access-date= 2025-06-17}}2016-10First stable release to the 16.04 base{{Version|o|2021-04}}
4.1.0{{cite web| url= https://www.linux.com/learn/intro-to-linux/2017/4/bodhi-linux-410-visiting-old-friend |title= Bodhi Linux 4.1.0: Like Visiting an Old Friend | website= Linux.com| publisher= | author= Jack Wallen | date= April 7, 2017| access-date= 2025-06-17}}2017-01Update release{{Version|o|2021-04}}
4.2.02017-05Update release{{Version|o|2021-04}}
4.3.0{{cite web| url= https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84788.html| title= Bodhi Linux With Moksha Is Truly Enlightening | author= Jack M. Germain

| date= September 6, 2017 |work= LinuxInsider| publisher= | access-date= 2025-06-17}}

2017-08Update release{{Version|o|2021-04}}
4.4.0{{cite web| url= https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Bodhi-62941.shtml| title= Download Bodhi 4.4.0 / 5.0.0 RC| website= Softpedia Linux| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713063223/https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Bodhi-62941.shtml|archivedate=13 July 2018| access-date= }}2017-12Update release{{Version|o|2021-04}}
4.5.0{{cite web |date=24 February 2018 |title=Bodhi Linux 4.5.0 Release |url=https://www.bodhilinux.com/2018/02/24/bodhi-linux-4-5-0-released/ |website= bodhilinux.com| publisher= Bodhi Linux |language=en-US |access-date=February 24, 2018}}2018-02Update release{{Version|o|2021-04}}
5.0.02018-08Based on Ubuntu 18.04{{Version|o|2023-04}}
5.1.02020-03Based on Ubuntu 18.04.04{{Version|o|2023-04}}
6.0.0{{cite web |title=Bodhi Linux 6.0.0 Released |date=12 May 2021|url=https://www.bodhilinux.com/2021/05/12/bodhi-linux-6-0-0-released/ |website= bodhilinux.com| publisher= Bodhi Linux |language=en-US |access-date=}}2021-05Based on Ubuntu 20.04.2{{Version|o|2025-04}}
7.0.0{{cite web |title=Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 Released |date=21 August 2023|url=https://www.bodhilinux.com/2023/08/21/introducing-bodhi-linux-7-0-a-landmark-release/ |website= bodhilinux.com| publisher= Bodhi Linux |language=en-US |access-date=}}2023-08Based on Ubuntu 22.04{{Version|c|2027-04}}
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R_Pi Bodhi Linux

The R_Pi Bodhi Linux build was built directly on top of Raspbian and incorporates all of the changes and improvements to produce optimized "hard float" code for the Raspberry Pi (armhf or ARM HF{{cite web| url= http://jeffhoogland.blogspot.co.at/2012/08/bodhis-arm-branch-moves-to-armhf.html |author= Jeff Hoogland |title= Bodhi's ARM Branch Moves to ARMHF | date= August 7, 2012| publisher= Jeff Hoogland| access-date= 2025-06-17}}). Technically, R_Pi Bodhi Linux is built with compilation settings adjusted to produce optimized "hard float" code for the Raspberry Pi (armhf or ARM HF). The hard float application binary interface of the ARM11, a 32-bit RISC microprocessor ARM architecture with ARMv6 architectural additions, provides enormous performance gains for many use cases. However, this requires significant effort to port elements of Debian Wheezy to be comparable with ARMv6 CPUs, as official builds require ARMv7.{{cite web |title=Raspbian FAQ |url=https://www.raspbian.org/RaspbianFAQ |access-date=30 July 2012 |work=Raspbian}} Because of the effort to build a working release, the ARMHF release is not officially supported anymore.

deBodhi Linux

deBodhi Linux 7.0 is a version of Bodhi Linux based on Debian 12 (Bookworm). It is currently in beta.{{cite web |title=Bodhi 7.0 Legacy and deBodhi 7.0 beta {{!}} Bodhi Linux Forums |url=https://bodhilinux.boards.net/thread/1818/bodhi-7-legacy-debodhi-beta |website=bodhilinux.boards.net |access-date=7 March 2024 |language=en |date=7 February 2024}}

See also

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

{{Commons category|Bodhi Linux}}

  • {{Official website|https://www.bodhilinux.com}}
  • {{DistroWatch|bodhi|Bodhi Linux}}
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20190924172831/http://www.bodhilinux.com/w/wiki/ Bodhi Linux documentation/wiki]
  • [https://www.sourceforge.net/projects/bodhilinux/files/ Bodhi Linux] at SourceForge.net

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