Elive 3.8.30 Beta
Full blown featuring everything...
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SecureBoot ready
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Advanced Persistence (Live USB saving) with Encryption
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More features and compatibility than the 32bit version
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Included 32 bit compatibility
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Extra software included (can be removed on install)
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Nvidia official optional drivers
Extra Software only for the 64bit version: Steam, Office, Virtualization, powerful Video-editing, Photo-manipulation, media center, extra themes, etc...
Light on any computer, but limited
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Supports very old computers & net-tops
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Even lighter version for low-end machines
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Only can run 32 BIT software on it
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Less drivers, Nvidia not well supported
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NOT compatible with SecureBoot
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Limited to 3 GB of RAM
Donate to get the 64 bit version
If you can, donate so we can continue the development
For every $10 donated you receive 1 month of instant access for this version or future releases! e.g. $30 gifts you 3 months!
Cannot donate for the 64 bit?
We don't restrict anyone from using Elive even if donations are crucial for this project. Just write a nice review about what you like on Elive and we will happily send you the 64bit version!
Note: You can also install the 32-BIT version, which can smoothly crossgrade later into 64-BIT through the installer.
32 bit cost-free download
Extremely Stable: Don't be confused by its name! The only reason why we are still in the Beta phase is that the future desktop is not yet implemented and that's a good amount of work to still to do, these versions are at the moment extremely stable!
Receive the download after 1 hour
Remember that the 32 Bit version doesn't support SecureBoot and some software and drivers are missing due to its architecture, so if you have a recent computer you may want to use the 64bit version instead.
The Enlightenment 16 Desktop
Elive surprises us again being the unique distro in the world that brings back E16 using it as its desktop in such a satisfying way for the actual Beta versions.
E16 is unbreakable, light, and perfect for work, Elive makes it ready for you with its magical customizations and needed features fitting all your needs. If you already know E16 you may already love it! If you don't know it, maybe it's time for a new experience, because you won't regret it!
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New features on Beta versions
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2 Kernel options, for last drivers and stability
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New software and drivers
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Improved performances, RAM, and video playback
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Multi-featured special Dock
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Extremely stable environment to work
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A very different desktop experience
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Installer much improved with bugfixes and features
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Nvidia propietary drivers tested
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Flawless migration from 3.0 Stable (32bit to 64bit too)
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Tons of improvements everywhere
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Strongly tested versions thanks to Forum participants
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Improved compatibility with other OSes
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E16 is used as the temporary desktop for Beta versions
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Not so friendly / ready for novice users
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Less featured desktop experience
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Less polished and beautiful than the Stable version


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Min. Requirements: 400 MB RAM, 500 Mhz CPU
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SecureBoot enabled (only 64bit version), kernel 5.10+
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SystemD (sysvinit from a forum howto), Pulseaudio (optional)
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Install & Live mode, with advanced persistence & encryption
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Note: The ISO size is big because it contains extra software for offline installation, demo files, and cached content. The installer includes options to make your system as light as you want!