Bodhi Linux
Linux distribution
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::summary Linux distribution ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Bodhi Linux |
| logo | Bodhi Linux Logo.png |
| screenshot | Bodhi-2016-10-29.png |
| caption | Bodhi Linux 5.1.0 |
| developer | Bodhi Linux Team |
| family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| released | |
| userland | GNU |
| ui | Moksha (based on Enlightenment) |
| license | Free software licenses (mainly GPL), plus proprietary binary blobs |
| website | |
| working_state | Current |
| source_model | Open source |
| latest release version | |
| latest release date | |
| latest_preview_date | |
| updatemodel | APT (front-ends available) |
| package_manager | dpkg (front-ends like Synaptic available) |
| supported_platforms | IA-32, x86-64 |
| kernel_type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
| :: |
| name = Bodhi Linux | logo = Bodhi Linux Logo.png | screenshot = Bodhi-2016-10-29.png | caption = Bodhi Linux 5.1.0 | developer = Bodhi Linux Team | family = Linux (Unix-like) | released = | userland = GNU | ui = Moksha (based on Enlightenment) | license = Free software licenses (mainly GPL), plus proprietary binary blobs | website = | working_state = Current | source_model = Open source | latest release version = | latest release date = | latest_preview_version = | latest_preview_date = | updatemodel = APT (front-ends available) | package_manager = dpkg (front-ends like Synaptic available) | supported_platforms = IA-32, x86-64 | kernel_type = Monolithic (Linux kernel)
Bodhi Linux is a light-weight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that uses an Enlightenment DR17-based fork called Moksha as its desktop environment. The philosophy for the distribution is to provide a minimal base system so that users can install the software they want. In turn, the distribution only includes software that is essential to most users, such as a file manager (Thunar), a terminal emulator (Terminology), and a web browser. To install additional software, Bodhi Linux developers maintain a browser-based app store that uses apturl to install programs.
Performance
System requirements include 512MB RAM, 5GB hard disk space, and a 500MHz processor. 32-bit processors without PAE capability are supported on the same terms as PAE-enabled ones. The only difference between the two Bodhi versions is that an older kernel is used.
Moksha Desktop
Main article: Moksha (window manager)
Using an Enlightenment DR17-based fork called Moksha Desktop, Bodhi provides desktop effects and animations that do not require high-end computer hardware. The project was forked from DR17 since later versions of Enlightenment had performance and stability issues. The Enlightenment window manager, as well as the tools developed specifically for Bodhi Linux, were written in the C programming language and Python.
Support
Bodhi Linux is derived from the Ubuntu long term support releases (14.04, 16.04, 18.04...), so support follows the same pattern: Security bug fixes are released daily throughout the five years. As opposed to Ubuntu, Bodhi has no short-term support release. An installed Bodhi Linux can be upgraded to the latest state via the command line or package manager.
Releases
The major releases follow the Ubuntu long-term support(LTS), with a delay of a few months. The goal is to deliver a new major release in July every other year. The update/point releases (x.y.z) are used for delivering new versions and other improvements. Beginning with version 2.4.0 update frequency was reduced to three times a year.
Historical releases ::data[format=table]
| Version | Release date | Comments | Supported until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.6 | 2011-02 | First version of Bodhi Linux | |
| 0.1.7 | 2011-03 | ||
| 1.0.0 | 2011-03 | ||
| 1.1.0 | 2011-05 | ||
| 1.2.0 | 2011-09 | ||
| 1.2.1 | 2011-10 | ||
| 1.3.0 | 2011–12 | ||
| 1.4.0 | 2012-03 | ||
| 1.5.0 | 2012-06 | Last update release to the 10.04 base | |
| 2.0.0 | 2012-07 | First stable release to the 12.04 base | |
| 2.1.0 | 2012-09 | Update release (3-month cycle) | |
| 2.2.0 | 2012-12 | Update release | |
| 2.3.0 | 2013-03 | Update release | |
| 2.4.0 | 2013-09 | Last update release to 12.04 base | |
| 3.0.0 | 2015-02 | First stable release to the 14.04 base | |
| 3.1.0 | 2015-08 | Update release first to feature the Moksha Desktop Environment | |
| 3.2.0 | 2016-03 | Update release | |
| 4.0.0 | 2016-10 | First stable release to the 16.04 base | |
| 4.1.0 | 2017-01 | Update release | |
| 4.2.0 | 2017-05 | Update release | |
| 4.3.0{{cite web | url= https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84788.html | title= Bodhi Linux With Moksha Is Truly Enlightening | author= Jack M. Germain |
| 4.4.0 | 2017-12 | Update release | |
| 4.5.0 | 2018-02 | Update release | |
| 5.0.0 | 2018-08 | Based on Ubuntu 18.04 | |
| 5.1.0 | 2020-03 | Based on Ubuntu 18.04.04 | |
| :: |
Currently supported releases ::data[format=table]
| Version | Release date | Comments | Supported until |
|---|---|---|---|
| title=Bodhi Linux 6.0.0 Released | date=12 May 2021 | url=https://www.bodhilinux.com/2021/05/12/bodhi-linux-6-0-0-released/ | website= bodhilinux.com |
| title=Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 Released | date=21 August 2023 | url=https://www.bodhilinux.com/2023/08/21/introducing-bodhi-linux-7-0-a-landmark-release/ | website= bodhilinux.com |
| :: |
R_Pi Bodhi Linux
The R_Pi Bodhi Linux build was built directly on top of Raspbian and incorporates all of the changes and improvements to produce optimized "hard float" code for the Raspberry Pi (armhf or ARM HF). Technically, R_Pi Bodhi Linux is built with compilation settings adjusted to produce optimized "hard float" code for the Raspberry Pi (armhf or ARM HF). The hard float application binary interface of the ARM11, a 32-bit RISC microprocessor ARM architecture with ARMv6 architectural additions, provides enormous performance gains for many use cases. However, this requires significant effort to port elements of Debian Wheezy to be comparable with ARMv6 CPUs, as official builds require ARMv7.
References
References
- Jeff Hoogland. "Introducing Moksha Desktop". Moksha Development Team.
- "Appcenter". Bodhi Linux.
- Jim Lynch. "Bodhi Linux 1.0".
- Joey Sneddon. (26 November 2010). "Bodhi Linux may just be your favorite new lightweight distro". OMG! Ubuntu!.
- Jeff Hoogland. "Introducing Moksha Desktop". Moksha Development Team.
- Jack Wallen. (28 March 2011). "Bodhi Linux: Interview with Jeff Hoogland".
- Jeff Hoogland. "Bodhi Release Cycle Changes". Bodhi Linux.
- "Bodhi Linux announcements". DistroWatch.
- Bruce Byfield. (March 28, 2011). "Bodhi Linux sticks with design principles". Off the Beat, Linux Magazine.
- Robert Storey. (2 January 2012). "An enlightening experience: Bodhi Linux 1.3.0". DistroWatch.
- Carla Schroder. (March 21, 2012). "Bodhi Linux, the Beautiful Configurable Lightweight Linux".
- (17 January 2012). "Bodhi Linux 2.0.1 - performance with pizzazz". DistroWatch.
- (February 1, 2013). "Bodhi Linux 2.2 review – Square peg for round hole".
- (February 2, 2013). "Bodhi Linux 2.2.0 review".
- Jesse Smith. (22 April 2013). "First look at Bodhi Linux 2.3.0". DistroWatch.
- Jesse Smith. (23 March 2015). "The Return of Bodhi Linux's King". DistroWatch.
- Joshua Allen Holm. (19 December 2016). "Bodhi Linux 4.0.0 review". DistroWatch.
- Jack Wallen. (April 7, 2017). "Bodhi Linux 4.1.0: Like Visiting an Old Friend".
- "Download Bodhi 4.4.0 / 5.0.0 RC".
- (24 February 2018). "Bodhi Linux 4.5.0 Release". Bodhi Linux.
- "Bodhi Linux announcements". DistroWatch.
- (12 May 2021). "Bodhi Linux 6.0.0 Released". Bodhi Linux.
- (21 August 2023). "Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 Released". Bodhi Linux.
- (7 February 2024). "Bodhi 7.0 Legacy and deBodhi 7.0 beta {{!}} Bodhi Linux Forums".
- Jeff Hoogland. (August 7, 2012). "Bodhi's ARM Branch Moves to ARMHF". Jeff Hoogland.
- "Raspbian FAQ". Raspbian.
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