AVLinux
| OS family | Unix-like |
|---|---|
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | 6.0.3[1] / February 25, 2014 |
| Marketing target | Multimedia content creation |
| Update method | Advanced Packaging Tool |
| Package manager | dpkg |
| Platforms | i386 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Official website |
www |
AVLinux is a Linux-based operating system aimed for multimedia content creators. Available for the i386 architecture with a kernel customised for maximum performance and low latency audio production, it has been recommended as a supported linux platform for the Harrison Mixbus.[2]
Environment
The system is built on top of Debian, and was originally made with remastersys. It runs 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 there is a PAE version available. Window management as of version 6.0.2 is handled by the Xfce Desktop Environment; previous versions use the LXDE Desktop Environment. It is possible to either boot AVLinux from a live CD or a hard drive. Audio playback and routing is handled by JACK (for advanced audio operation) or ALSA (for basic audio operation). Most any audio interface compatible with FFADO is usable out of the box.
Though there are AVLinux specific packages available at the official website, it is quite possible to install software from Debian repositories issue-free.[3]
Software
AVLinux is bundled with a wide range of software for both everyday use and media production.
Audio
Programs in this section are either free and open software or proprietary demo versions. The most prominent are: Ardour, Audacity, Hydrogen, LMMS, Mixxx, Rakarrack, Renoise (demo), Rosegarden, Seq24, linuxDSP plugin pack (demo), calf plugin pack, loomer plugin pack (demo), and yoshimi.
Graphics
The preinstalled programs are: GIMP, Inkscape, FontForge, GNOME Photo Printer, MyPaint, Simple Scan, and gThumb.
Video
This section contains software for video editing, playback, capture and for 3d animation. Some of these are: Avidemux, Blender, Cinelerra, Kdenlive, LiVES, and Xine.
Everyday use
For typical day-to-day activities there are several programs available including Iceweasel (Debian's rebranded version of Firefox) and LibreOffice Suite.