Elive facts for kids
Screenshot of a customised Elive Beta using E16
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| Company / developer | Samuel F. Baggen |
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| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | January 2005 |
| Latest stable release | 3.8.48 |
| Available language(s) | 75 languages |
| Package manager | apt |
| Supported platforms | i386, AMD64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
| Influenced by | Knoppix |
| Default user interface | Enlightenment |
| License | Various |
| Official website | https://www.elivecd.org/ |
Elive is a special type of computer operating system. It's like Windows or macOS, but it's free to use and change. Elive is built on something called Debian Linux. It uses a unique look called the Enlightenment desktop. You can try Elive directly from a DVD or a USB stick. It works on most regular computers.
Elive's Story
Elive started in early 2005. It was based on another Linux system called Knoppix. Elive was special because it used the cool-looking Enlightenment desktop.
The first public version of Elive was noticed by tech websites like DistroWatch. It was even given away on cover discs of magazines like LinuxFormat in 2007.
In July 2007, a reviewer from DistroWatch said good things about Elive version 1.0. They liked how well most things worked. However, there were some small issues, especially for laptops. For example, it didn't always save battery power well. Also, connecting to Wi-Fi was sometimes tricky.
In 2010, Elive version 2.0 came out. It had new features like an easier way to update. Tech magazines like Linux Magazine liked how well the E17 desktop worked with Elive.
However, this version had a rule: you had to pay a small amount to install it on your computer's hard drive. This made some people unhappy. Later, the creators changed it so that paying was optional. You could choose to donate if you wanted.
Eight years after version 2.0, version 3.0 was released. By then, Elive was completely free to install. But because it took a long time to develop, some people had mixed feelings about the project.
Elive Versions
As of July 1, 2023, there are a few different versions of Elive you can use:
- Stable (version 3.0.6): This version is based on Debian Wheezy. It uses the E17 desktop. It only works on older 32-bit computers.
- Beta (version 3.8.30): This is a newer test version. It works on both 32-bit and 64-bit computers. It's based on Debian Bullseye and uses the E16 desktop.
- Retrowave Stable: This version is based on the 3.8.32 Beta.
More About Elive
- List of Linux distributions
- Enlightenment (window manager)
- Comparison of Linux distributions
See also
In Spanish: Elive para niños
