Bodhi Linux

Bodhi Linux is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and uses the desktop environment, Enlightenment.

Characteristics

According to developers Bodhi Linux starts with minimum hardware requirements of 128 MB RAM, 2.5 GB hard disk space, and a 300 MHz main processor. Although Bodhi is a desktop effects, but also spares the hardware resources. An independent test showed that GIMP started within 4.7 seconds under Bodhi Linux, with Ubuntu it took to 11.1 seconds.

The Enlightenment desktop environment and also specially written for Bodhi tools were written in the C programming language.

Versions

The versioning scheme: The first number represents a major release, the second number for a quarter or kernel update and the third number on a software update. The major release cycles are based on the Ubuntu LTS cycle ( 2 years).

ARM architecture

Bodhi Linux for ARM architecture is based on Debian ArmHardFloatPort ( ARMHF ) port. Currently working on an installable image for the Genesi Smartbook. An image is available for download for the single-board computer Raspberry Pi.

Dissemination and compliance

Bodhi Linux was one of the middle / end of 2012, according to Distrowatch of the 20 most interesting Linux distributions - also with increasing interest. Mid- September 2012 listed Distrowatch in its ranking for the last six months is Bodhi Linux on 16th place, thus before so well-known distributions such as Knoppix and Mandriva.

SourceForge announced end of September 2012, over 19,000 downloads of Bodhi Linux a week.

Media response

" Bodhi features the beautiful and lightweight Enlightenment window manager, and it's Especially notable for its excellent customizability. "

" Bodhi Linux along comes with a beautiful and slim window manager Enlightenment, and deserves attention mainly because of its excellent adaptability. "

" A special feature of Bodhi Linux is the AppCenter on the Bodhi site, the finished software bundles of several programs provides that when. Download bod file for later installation or can directly install via apt- url. "