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AV Linux

AV Linux is a specialized, high-performance Linux distribution designed specifically for audio and video content creators. It is engineered to transform a standard computer into a robust multimedia workstation, providing a "turnkey" experience where professional-grade tools and system optimizations are pre-configured out of the box.

Core Architecture & Stability
  • Base System: Built upon MX Linux and Debian (Stable), offering a rock-solid foundation that prioritizes uptime and reliability during critical production sessions.
  • Desktop Environment: Utilizes a customized, lightweight Enlightenment (Moksha) desktop. This ensures that system resources (CPU and RAM) are preserved for heavy multimedia processing rather than flashy interface animations.
  • The Custom Kernel: The heart of AV Linux is its Liquorix Kernel. This kernel is specifically tuned with IRQ threading enabled to provide ultra-low latency performance, which is essential for real-time audio recording and MIDI synchronization.

Release Notes Download Now Documentation

AV Linux Comparison Table

Feature MXe-25.1 MXE-23.2 MX-21.3 2021.06.18 2020.12.03 2020.5.10
Release Date2026-03-012024-04-052023-01-252021-06-182020-12-042020-05-09
End Of Life
Price (US$)FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Image Size (MB)3700–38005400–55003900–40003000–39002800–36003100–3200
Free DownloadISOISOISOISOISOISO
InstallationMX InstallerMX InstallerMX InstallerGraphicalGraphicalGraphical
Default DesktopEnlightenmentEnlightenmentOpenbox, XfceOpenbox, XfceOpenbox, XfceXfce
Default BrowserFirefoxFirefoxFirefoxFirefoxFirefoxFirefox
Package Formatdeb, flatpakdeb, flatpakdeb, flatpakdeb, flatpakdeb, flatpakdeb, flatpak
Package Managementaptaptaptaptaptapt
Release ModelFixedFixedFixedFixedFixedFixed
Office Suite----LibreOfficeLibreOfficeLibreOffice--
Processor Architecturex86_64x86_64x86_64i386, x86_64i386, x86_64x86_64
Init SoftwaresystemdSysV, systemdSysVSysVSysVsystemd
Journaled File SystemsBtrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFSBtrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFSBtrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFSBtrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFSBtrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFSext4, ReiserFS
Multilingualenenenenenen
Full Package Listmxe-25.1mxe-23.2mx-21.32021.06.182020.12.032020.5.10

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RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

For Intel and AMD x86_64 systems

AV Linux Live ISOiso4.3 GiB

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