64 Studio

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**64 Studio**

Website:	http://64studio.com/
OS family:	Linux
Source model:	Open source
Latest stable release:	1.0 / November 29, 2006
Supported platforms:	AMD64
Kernel type:	Monolithic kernel
Default user interface:	GNOME
Working state:	Current

64 Studio is a free, Debian/GNU-based operating system distribution designed for creative users on AMD64 and Intel64 hardware architectures. It intends to serve as an all-in-one solution for audio and video recording, editing, and other forms of media production.

Since 64 Studio is distributed with a free software license, anyone with a 64-bit computer, like the Athlon 64, can legally install it on their computer (in place of or alongside the well-known Windows operating system). An alternative installer is available for legacy 32-bit systems with processors such as Pentium and Athlon.

There is information and a free CD-R image download available on the 64 Studio webpage and a development mailing list. The major differences between this distribution and basic Debian are a custom kernel with realtime patches applied, some pre-configuration and a custom package selection designed to meet the needs of creative desktop users. Other packages may also be modified to some extent, as are the basic GNOME desktop themes.

[edit] Releases

The project released the first beta of 64 Studio, version 0.9.0 code-named 'Toe Rag', on the August 1, 2006. The release was named in honour of the all-analogue Toe Rag Studios in London, England.

After eighteen months of development, the project made its first stable release available for free download on the November 29, 2006. It is named Olympic in recognition of the work of Glyn Johns and Eddie Kramer at Olympic Studios in London.