| Element OS | |
|---|---|
 | |
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | 1.4[1] / 1 September 2010; 15 years ago (2010-09-01) |
| Available in | English |
| Update method | APT (front-ends available) |
| Package manager | dpkg (front-ends likeSynaptic available) |
| Supported platforms | IA-32 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Xfce |
| License | Various |
| Official website | www |
Element OS was aLinux operating system that was intended forHome theater PC computers. It was discontinued in 2011.[2][3][4]
Element OS was based onXubuntu and maintained compatibility with the Ubuntu repositories. It used theAdvanced Packaging Tool with Element's own custom repositories and the Ubuntu repositories. In addition to the package manager, Element OS incorporated theAllmyapps software center to allow additional applications to be downloaded.[5]
Element employed a customizedXfce interface with similar full-screen windowing effects seen on netbook and mobile interfaces such as theUbuntu Netbook Remix.[5]
Element OS came with some specialty applications for its role, includingXBMC as a media center, theCooliris Media Browser plugin for streaming content,VLC media player to play back video, Decibel Audio Player and theTransmission BitTorrent client. It also came with theMozilla Firefox browser with zoom functionality through the "no squint" add-on to aid in web browsing at the higher resolutions that HTPCs often use.[6]
Element OS worked together withEight Virtues, a hardware reseller, to produce EVTV, a custom built HTPC with Element OS installed.[citation needed]
