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'''Elive''' is a [[Linux distribution]] based on [[Debian]] targeting both legacy (old) and new hardware. It uses the [[Enlightenment_(window manager)|Enlightenment]] desktop environment, offering a [[live DVD]] and a persistent USB image for download. Users are required to pay for downloads or write favorable reviews on websites to get free downloads.
'''Elive''' is a [[Linux distribution]] based on [[Debian]] targeting both legacy (old) and new hardware. It uses the [[Enlightenment_(window manager)|Enlightenment]] desktop environment, offering a [[live DVD]] and a persistent USB image for download. Users are required to pay for downloads; alternatively, one can write a favourable review or (with the exception of the 64-bit version) wait one hour to get free downloads.




Revision as of 21:54, 27 May 2023

Elive
Screenshot of a customised Elive Beta using E16
DeveloperSamuel F. Baggen
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Initial releaseJanuary 2005; 19 years ago (2005-01)
Latest release3.8.30
Latest preview3.8.32
Repositoryhttps://github.com/Elive
Available in75 languages
Package managerapt
Platformsi386, AMD64
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux kernel)
Influenced byKnoppix
Default
user interface		Enlightenment
LicenseVarious
Official websitehttps://www.elivecd.org/

Elive is a Linux distribution based on Debian targeting both legacy (old) and new hardware. It uses the Enlightenment desktop environment, offering a live DVD and a persistent USB image for download. Users are required to pay for downloads; alternatively, one can write a favourable review or (with the exception of the 64-bit version) wait one hour to get free downloads.


History

Elive was created early 2005 as a customized Knoppix Live DVD running the Enlightenment desktop.

The first version to appear publicly was called Elive and referenced multiple times by DistroWatch's Ladislav Bodnar and Susan Linton.[1][2][3] In July 2007, Susan Linton wrote for Distrowatch, "I love Elive and version 1.0 is a wonderful first full release." In conclusions she wrote, "WEP doesn't seem to work at all," she "had issues with suspend and hibernate." and "Elive probably wouldn't be the best choice for newcomers seeking a mobile solution." In addition, "sound didn't work" and the "graphics needed user input" for configuration. The NVIDIA option in graphics setup was "a minor annoyance if chosen" because "the system just stops and the computer requires a hard reset."[4]

In the UK-based LinuxFormat magazine, as well as being offered on their cover-disc[5] in 2007.

In 2010, version 2.0 was released with improvements like upgrade mode, the nurse and more. However, this version required a payment for installation to hard disk which seriously impacted the initial popularity and was subsequently changed to a voluntary donation. Linux Magazine and Linux Journal especially touted the tight integration of the E17 window manager in their reviews.[6][7]

In 2017 Elive was used as a base for the AbantOS project by Saint Paul College in their "Computer Networking - Linux", and "Incident Handling & Disaster Recovery" classes.[original research?]

In a 2018 review of Elive 3.0.0, Jesse Smith of Distrowatch had difficulty and delay obtaining a no-cost download, "found the launch panel unpleasant to use", and said the kernel and browsers were years old. He called the lack of security updates a "serious problem and it caused me to immediately stop using Elive 3.0.0" and said, "I strongly advise against downloading Elive." While stating, "Some might argue the small memory footprint and Enlightenment desktop are positive aspects", he concluded "there are other projects, such as Bodhi Linux" with "nicer Enlightenment experience, similarly low resource requirements and supported packages."[8]

Eight years after 2.0, version 3.0 was released.[9][10][11][12] It was no longer pay-to-install, but its prolonged development cycle[13] as well as still being Debian Wheezy based resulted in criticism.

As of May 2023, users are required to pay for downloads, or to provide evidence of writing a favorable review on a website.

Releases

Currently 2 supported releases are available:

  • Stable (version 3.0.6), based on Debian Wheezy and E17. It has a 32-bit release only.
  • Beta (now at version 3.8.30), which offers a 32- and 64-bit release. It is based on Debian Bullseye and uses the E16 desktop environment.[14]

The older releases can be found on the web page. They use very old versions of E16 and E17 and are touted by the creator as having "forgotten interfaces".

System requirements

The minimum hardware requirements (according to the developer) to run Elive Stable 3.0 (32-bit) are:

  • 500 MHz CPU
  • 192 MB of RAM
  • At least 5 GB of disk space if installing to hard disk
  • DVD drive or USB flash drive and port.

The minimum hardware requirements for Elive Beta (32- and 64-bit) are:

  • 1 GHz CPU (Athlon 1100 like)
  • 300 MB of RAM
  • At least 3.5 GB of disk space if installing to hard disk
  • DVD drive or USB flash drive and port

The older releases have lower system requirements, making them useful for older machines.


See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ Bodnar, Ladislav (2006-01-01). "Distrowatch: Download servers jammed by fans - Distro release teams caught off-guard by demand. Plus: Elive 0.3, distro upgrade tools". www.linuxformat.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Linton, Susan (2009-07-01). "Distrowatch: Deal with the devil? - SUSE Linux Enterprise 11: Novell's commercial release. Plus: Elive, Parsix and kernel 2.6.29 features". www.linuxformat.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Linton, Susan (2010-06-01). "Distrowatch: Elive Topaz 2.0" (PDF). www.linuxformat.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Linton, Susan (July 9, 2007). "First look at Elive 1.0". distrowatch.com. Retrieved 2023-05-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "DVD 92 Elive - slick Live distro mixing Debian power and Enlightenment glitz. Plus: alternative OS megapack". www.linuxformat.com. 2007-05-01. Retrieved 2020-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Become Enlightened | Linux Journal". www.linuxjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  7. ^ Hilzinger, Marcel. "Elive 1.9.22 Ecomorphs Compiz with Enlightenment Linux Magazine". Linux Magazine. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  8. ^ Smith, Jesse (September 24, 2018). "DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD". distrowatch.com. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  9. ^ Wallen, Jack (2018-05-25). "Elive-brings-enlightenment-linux-desktop". www.linuxjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Sharma, Mayank (2018-11-01). "Elive 3.0 review". www.linuxformat.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Perkins, John (2020-07-03). "Elive Review: For the Enlightened Linux Users". Make Tech Easier. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  12. ^ Speed, Richard. "Dust off that old Pentium, Linux fans: It's Elive". www.theregister.com. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  13. ^ Jack M. Germain (2019-05-10). "Elive Elevates Linux With Enlightenment". LinuxInsider. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  14. ^ "Elive Beta With Enlightenment Is Brilliant, but Don't Get Lost in the Maze". LinuxInsider. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
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