AV Linux

Short description: Linux-based operating system

AV Linux

OS family| Linux (Unix-like)
Working state| Current
Source model| Open source
|Final release|Latest release}}| AV Linux MX-23.1[1] / January 14, 2024; 33 days ago (2024-01-14)
Marketing target| Multimedia content creation
Update method| Advanced Packaging Tool
Package manager| dpkg
Platforms| i386, x86-64
Kernel type| Monolithic (Linux), patched for real-time use
Official website| www.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]

## Contents

* 1 Environment
* 2 Software
* 2.1 Audio
* 2.2 Graphics
* 2.3 Video
* 2.4 Everyday use
* 3 Manual
* 4 Reception
* 5 References
* 6 See also
* 7 External links

## Environment

Originally made with remastersys, AV Linux 23.1 is built on top of MX Linux.[3]

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.

## 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,[4]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, Audacity, Calf Studio Gear, Carla, Guitarix, Hydrogen and MuseScore.

### Graphics

Preinstalled graphics programs include: GIMP, Inkscape and Shotwell.

### Video

Preinstalled software for video editing, playback, capture and 3D animation include: Blender, Cinelerra, Kdenlive and Openshot.

### Everyday use

For typical day-to-day activities there are several programs available including Firefox and LibreOffice Suite.

## 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]

Also review was written by InfoWorld.[12]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "AV Linux 23.1 “Enlightened” Released!" (in en-CA). bandshed.net. January 14, 2024. http://www.bandshed.net/2024/01/14/av-linux-23-1-enlightened-released/.
2. ↑ "Mixbus Demo Limitations" (in en-US). https://harrisonconsoles.com/mixbus-demo-limitations/.
3. ↑ "AV Linux MX Edition 23.1 (AVL-MXe) Released! - MX Linux Forum" (in en-US). mxlinux.org. January 14, 2024. https://forum.mxlinux.org/viewtopic.php?t=78895.
4. ↑ "KXStudio : Repositories". http://kxstudio.linuxaudio.org/Repositories. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
5. ↑ "AVL 2016.3 User Manual" (in en-US). April 11, 2016. http://bandshed.net/pdf/AVL2016.3UserManual.pdf.
6. ↑ "Friday Interview #6: Glen MacArthur". Libre Arts. Archived from the original on March 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160323233233/http://libremusicproduction.com/articles/friday-interview-6-glen-macarthur. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
7. ↑ AV Linux Dazzles Both Eyes and Ears | Reviews | LinuxInsider
8. ↑ At Home With AV Linux | Linux Journal
9. ↑ "Specialized Linux Distributions - AV Linux 5.0" (in en-US). Red Ventures. June 21, 2011. http://www.zdnet.com/article/specialized-linux-distributions-av-linux-5-0/.
10. ↑ "Hands-on with AVLinux: Crammed with multimedia goodies" (in en). Red Ventures. April 4, 2014. https://www.zdnet.com/article/hands-on-with-avlinux-crammed-with-multimedia-goodies/.
11. ↑ "AV Linux Download: A powerful and free Linux distribution designed to be used for multimedia content creation" (in en-US). SoftNews NET SRL. April 8, 2019. http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/AV-Linux-48850.shtml.
12. ↑ Lynch, Jim (May 13, 2014). "AV Linux review: A distro packed with audio and visual applications" (in en-US). IDG Communications, Inc.. https://www.infoworld.com/article/2832285/av-linux-review-a-distro-packed-with-audio-and-visual-applications.html.

## See also

* YouTube - Getting Started with AV Linux 23.1!

## External links

* AVLinux at DistroWatch
* LMP: The Advantages of Choosing an Audio Orientated Linux Distribution

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