| AV Linux | |
| Family: | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working State: | Current |
| Source Model: | Open source |
| Latest Release Version: | AV Linux MX-23.1[1] |
| Marketing Target: | Multimedia content creation |
| Update Model: | Advanced Packaging Tool |
| Package Manager: | dpkg |
| Supported Platforms: | i386, x86-64 |
| Kernel Type: | Monolithic (Linux), patched for real-time use |
AV Linux is a Linux distribution focused on multimedia content creation.
Originally made with remastersys, AV Linux 23.1 is built on top of the Debian-based distribution MX Linux.[2]
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.
From AV Linux 2016 onward, there are both 32-bit and 64-bit versions available.
On 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.
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"[3]
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."[4]
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."[5] [6]
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."[7]