Ubuntu Studio

Ubuntu Studio
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	File:Ubuntu Studio 8.04.png Ubuntu Studio 8.04
Developer	Canonical Ltd. / Ubuntu Foundation
OS family	Linux
Working state	Current
Latest release	8.04 (Hardy Heron) / April 24, 2008
Marketing target	Multimedia enthusiasts
Available in	English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Package manager	Advanced Packaging Tool (APT)
Platforms	i386
Kernel type	Monolithic kernel
Default; user interface	GNOME
License	various
Official website	ubuntustudio.org

Ubuntu Studio is an officially recognized derivative^[1] of the Ubuntu Linux distribution, which is explicitly geared to general multimedia production. The original version, based on Ubuntu 7.04, was released 2007-05-10.

Features

The kernel included with Ubuntu Studio is modified for intensive audio, video or graphics work. The scheduler allows applications to request immediate CPU time, which can drastically reduce audio latency. Ubuntu Studio also includes custom artwork, a blue-on-black theme as opposed to Ubuntu's default brown and orange.

Installation

There is currently no live version available of Ubuntu Studio, and consequently, no graphical installer. In addition, the disk image is 800 MB, too large to fit on a standard CD, and as a result, Ubuntu Studio is often installed from a DVD. Ubuntu Studio can also be installed via the Internet from an existing Ubuntu installation via APT.