Current Release: AV Linux 4.0 - 20100706 (English Locales Only)


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Overview:

AV Linux is a LiveDVD ISO image that is a self-contained, full-featured computer Operating System. It was created using the upcoming Debian GNU/Linux 6.0, LXDE and Remastersys. This LiveDVD ISO image can be downloaded, burned onto any DVD-R(W) and then booted and demonstrated on virtually any recent Windows PC without any effect on the existing OS. If the user desires it can be installed to the Hard Drive as Debian/GNU Linux either on it's own or "dual-boot" with an existing Windows or Linux OS. Once installed AV Linux transforms the user's computer into a full-blown Audio/Video Workstation ready to use! The User Interface features the very lightweight and efficient LXDE 0.5.0 Desktop Environment. It's well-rounded program selection covers most every common everyday computer tasks featuring a full complement of the best F/OSS Multimedia applications and Commercial software demos available allowing users to enjoy Multitrack Audio Recording and Mixing, Video Capturing, Editing and Converting, DVD Authoring and Creation, iPod Tools and much more. AV Linux also contains  Hard Drive utilities making it an excellent troubleshooting and rescue solution.

Custom PAE Kernel:

At the heart of AV Linux is a customized i686 2.6.31.12-rt21 Linux Kernel that features "realtime" preemption, 1000hz Timer and PAE (Physical Address Extension) support. This means that even though it is a 32 bit Operating System it is not limited to 4GB of RAM, in fact it can utilize up to 64GB of RAM! This has been done in consideration of those with newer systems many of which come routinely with more than 4GB of RAM. PAE is supported by Intel Pentium Pro, Pentium 3, Pentium 4, CoreDuo and Quad Processors also by AMD Athlon, AthlonXP, X2, and Phenom Processors.

**PLEASE NOTE: Many Pentium "M" mobile processors do not support PAE**
**Check the manufacturers data sheet to confirm whether your CPU has PAE support**


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Keep an Older PC Productive:

Computer Operating Systems continue to become more and more resource intensive, many times people upgrade their Operating Systems in the hope of improving their system only to be terribly disappointed when their existing hardware isn't sufficient to even run the supposed "upgrade". PC's have actually been powerful enough for Multitrack Audio and DVD Video Editing since the late 1990's but with the latest Operating Systems wasting precious CPU and RAM on superficial  eye candy many potentially productive computers end up being relegated to closets, basements, garages and even worse to garbage dumps and landfills. The chilling legacy of our "disposable" societal mindset is already evident in so-called "tech dumps" in rural China and many other places intentionally well hidden from the comforts of the developed world. By combining the general efficiency of Linux and enhancing it further with a light Desktop Environment like LXDE I  consider it an AV Linux mandate to keep older PC's in daily use. I've personally encounted dozens of people who truly believe it isn't possible to build a home recording studio without buying a brand new Mac or PC and spending thousands of dollars on commercial software. The AV Linux LiveDVD serves to demonstrate that this is not necessarily true .

Hardware Support:

In addition to supporting most onboard and common Audio Cards AV Linux also has OOTB Support for many common Pro Audio/MIDI Interfaces like M-Audio, Tascam, Echo and RME. A growing list of Firewire Audio Interfaces are also working with FFADO and FreeBOB. For Video DV Camcorders and other Firewire Video devices (Canopus) as well as many Hauppage Conexxant based Capture Cards are also supported.

Develop, Build, Package:

AV Linux employs the "teach a man to fish" adage. It has been created to assist users in taking the next step and moving from simply using software to building their own software updates if they so desire. If you are an experienced Linux user, packager or developer you will be at home with the large number of development libraries, compilers, build utilities and packaging helper applications available and ready to use. Obtain source code easily through GIT, SVN, BZR, and CVS. Most main applications included in AV Linux have the necessary build dependencies pre-installed for your convenience.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

Debian/GNULinux comes with no guarantee so neither does AV Linux. I accept no responsibility for any hardware/software malfunctions or data loss resulting from it's use. It is important to note that AV Linux is not GPL and contains software that is not open-source and is distributed under a special licensing arrangement with the original developers, re-distributing AV Linux is a violation of this license. AV Linux also contains Multimedia Codecs that may be under patent in certain countries, it is the users responsibility to know the law as it applies to their own respective country before downloading or installing.