[2] Versions 6 and earlier were 32-bit only, running a 32-bit Linux kernel with the IRQ threading and rtirq-init patches activated by default.

LinuxInsider: "The modified (Xfce) menus add a big element of ease to finding your most frequently used apps.

This drastically cuts down on the need to rummage through long cascading menu lists"[3] LinuxJournal: "AV Linux Control Panel... provides easy access to tools and utilities for system management, administration, and customization.

Its amenities include an installer for ATI/nVidia binary video drivers and a very useful tool that scans and analyzes your system for its readiness for realtime performance.

"[4] ZDNet: "Everything in AV Linux is aimed at reducing the operating system overhead, and leaving as much of the processing power as possible available for the multimedia editing applications.