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It is possible to boot AV Linux from either a [[live CD]] or a hard drive. Advanced Audio playback and routing is handled by [[JACK Audio Connection Kit|JACK]], while [[Advanced Linux Sound Architecture|ALSA]] is used for basic audio operation.
It is possible to boot AV Linux from either a [[live CD]] or a hard drive. Advanced Audio playback and routing is handled by [[JACK Audio Connection Kit|JACK]], while [[Advanced Linux Sound Architecture|ALSA]] is used for basic audio operation.

== Software ==
AV Linux is bundled with software for both everyday use and media production.

AV Linux 2016 derives its software packages from the [[KXStudio]] repositories,<ref>{{cite web |title=KXStudio : Repositories |url=http://kxstudio.linuxaudio.org/Repositories |accessdate=11 May 2016 |publisher=}}</ref> which are compatible with Debian and, therefore, AV Linux. This approach reduces duplication of effort and allows developers to focus on creating a solid base distribution that is suitable for audio production. Consequently, the development of AV Linux 2016 has prioritized the improvement of the base distribution rather than bundling it with a large amount of software, as it did with previous versions. Instead, the 2016 edition leaves the decision of what to install from the vast KXStudio software repository to the users.

=== Audio ===
Preinstalled audio software includes: [[Ardour (software)|Ardour]], [[audacity (audio editor)|Audacity]], [[Calf Studio Gear]], Carla, [[Guitarix]], [[hydrogen (software)|Hydrogen]] and [[MuseScore]].

=== Graphics ===
Preinstalled graphics programs include: [[GIMP]], [[Inkscape]] and [[Shotwell (software)|Shotwell]].

=== Video ===
Preinstalled software for video editing, playback, capture and 3D animation include: [[Blender (software)|Blender]], [[Cinelerra]], [[Kdenlive]] and [[OpenShot|Openshot]].

=== Everyday use ===
For typical day-to-day activities there are several programs available including [[Firefox]] and [[LibreOffice|LibreOffice Suite]].


== Manual ==
== Manual ==

Revision as of 00:00, 1 August 2024

AV Linux
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Latest releaseAV Linux MX-23.1[1] / January 14, 2024; 10 months ago (2024-01-14)
Marketing targetMultimedia content creation
Update methodAdvanced Packaging Tool
Package managerdpkg
Platformsi386, x86-64
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux), patched for real-time use
Official websitewww.bandshed.net/avlinux/

AV Linux is a Linux-based operating system specifically designed to cater to the needs of multimedia content creators. It is tailored for compatibility with the i386 and x86-64 architectures and boasts a customized kernel optimized to deliver exceptional performance and low-latency audio production capabilities. Notably, AV Linux has received recognition as a recommended and supported Linux platform for Harrison Mixbus, a popular digital audio workstation software.[2]

Environment

Originally made with remastersys, AV Linux 23.1 is built on top of MX Linux.[3] MX Linux is a Debian based distribution which makes AV Linux a Debian based distribution.[4]

Versions before, and including, version 6 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.

From AV Linux 2016 onward, there are both 32-bit and 64-bit versions available.

On the current AV Linux 23.1 “Enlightened” version the Window management is handled by the Enlightenment Desktop Environment.[1] Previous versions used the Xfce Desktop Environment and LXDE Desktop Environment.

It is possible to boot AV Linux from either a live CD or a hard drive. Advanced Audio playback and routing is handled by JACK, while ALSA is used for basic audio operation.

Manual

A manual[5] was provided by the maintainer of AV Linux, Glen MacArthur,[6] This manual provides users with "84 illustrated pages of FAQ’s and important Operational details".

Reception

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"[7]

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."[8]

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."[9][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]

References

  1. ^ a b Glen MacArthur (January 14, 2024). "AV Linux 23.1 "Enlightened" Released!". bandshed.net. bandshed.net. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Mixbus Demo Limitations". Harrison Audio Consoles. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  3. ^ Glen MacArthur (January 14, 2024). "AV Linux MX Edition 23.1 (AVL-MXe) Released! - MX Linux Forum". forum.mxlinux.org. mxlinux.org. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  4. ^ Smith, Jesse (1 January 2018). "DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 744, 1 January 2018. Sub-heading: MX Linux 17". DistroWatch. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  5. ^ Glen MacArthur (April 11, 2016). "AVL 2016.3 User Manual" (PDF). bandshed.net. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 11, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  6. ^ "Friday Interview #6: Glen MacArthur". Libre Music Production. Libre Arts. Archived from the original on March 23, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  7. ^ AV Linux Dazzles Both Eyes and Ears | Reviews | LinuxInsider
  8. ^ At Home With AV Linux | Linux Journal
  9. ^ J. A. Watson (June 21, 2011). "Specialized Linux Distributions - AV Linux 5.0". ZDNET. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  10. ^ J.A. Watson (April 4, 2014). "Hands-on with AVLinux: Crammed with multimedia goodies". ZDNET. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  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.
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