Selecting the Correct ISO Image

<h3>Overview</h3> This article describes the difference between the available Bodhi Linux 6.0.0 ISO images to help you decide which one is best suited for your needs. Bodhi Linux traditionally offered three different ISO images in each release; Standard, AppPack and Legacy*. Starting with Release 5.1 there is now another ISO image, <em>HWE</em> (<em>Hardware Enablement</em>). <ul> <li><a href="#Standard">Standard</a></li> <li><a href="#HWE">HWE</a></li> <li><a href="#AppPack">AppPack</a></li> </ul> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>*Due to Ubuntu dropping support for 32-bit, we plan to make a Debian-based Legacy ISO (32-bit) to replace our previous Legacy ISO. Stay posted!</em></p> If you haven't already, do take a look at the information on Bodhi Linux [library term="version"] <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/system-requirements/"><em>System Requirements</em></a>. <h3>Standard</h3> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Link</strong>: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/download/">Download</a> ~832 MB</p> Bodhi Linux <strong><em>Standard</em></strong>. This is the platform standard for desktop and workstation computers created in the last decade. If your processor is capable of running a 64-bit operating system, you should be using this release. Approximately 832 MB download. Bodhi Linux <em>Standard</em> [library term="version"] release features a [library term="version-kernel"] kernel version. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>NOTE: the<em><strong> S</strong>tandard</em> release does not push any new kernel updates post-installation</strong>.<em> If you want to receive regular kernel updates (kernel version [library term="version-kernel-hwe"]) opt for the <a href="#HWE">HWE</a> install.  Alternatively, you can simply add the HWE kernel (and receive regular kernel updates) to the Standard release post-installation. For more details see the wiki article on <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/administrative-task-faqs/#How_do_I_upgrade_from_Bodhi_Standard_to_HWE">How to add HWE to a Standard Installation</a>.</em></p> The Bodhi Linux <em>Standard</em> release features a minimalist base install allowing the user to add exactly what they want with no extra frills by default. The current [library term="version"] default application set for the standard release is: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.enlightenment.org/about-terminology">Terminology</a> Terminal Emulator</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/chromium/">Chromium</a> Web Browser</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/thunar/">Thunar</a> File Manager</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/leafpad/">Leafpad</a> Text Editor</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/ephoto/">ePhoto</a> Image Viewer</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/haad/arandr">aRandr</a> Monitor Settings</li> <li><a href="https://freedesktop.org/software/pulseaudio/pavucontrol/">Pavucontrol</a> Pulse Audio Control</li> <li><a href="https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/trusty/en/man1/gnome-language-selector.1.html">Gnome Language Selector</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/synaptic-package-manager/">Synaptic Package Manager</a></li> </ul> <h3>HWE</h3> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Link</strong>: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/download/">Download</a> ~837 MB</p> Bodhi Linux <strong><em>HWE</em></strong> (aka <em>Hardware Enablement</em>) is built on top of <a href="#Standard"><em>Standard</em></a> (for desktop and workstation computers created in the last decade) and is all about catching up with the newest hardware technologies. If your processor is capable of running a 64-bit operating system, and <strong>you want to receive further kernel updates</strong> and newer hardware support, <strong>you should be using this release</strong>. Approximately 837 MB download. Bodhi Linux <em>HWE</em> [library term="version"] release features a [library term="version-kernel-hwe"] kernel version. <h3>AppPack</h3> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Link</strong>: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/download/">Download</a> ~1.6 GB</p> Bodhi Linux <strong><em>AppPack</em></strong> (built on top of <a href="#Standard"><em>Standard</em></a>), comes with a variety of additional themes, applications when compared to Standard, these are listed below. Approximately 1.6 GB download. Bodhi Linux <em>AppPack</em> [library term="version"] release features a [library term="version-kernel"] kernel version. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>NOTE: the <em>AppPack </em>release allows LTS kernel updates post-installation</strong>.<em> If you prefer the [library term="version-kernel-hwe"]  kernel, you can add HWE kernel updates to the AppPack release post-installation. For more details see the wiki article on <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/administrative-task-faqs/#How_do_I_upgrade_from_Bodhi_Standard_to_HWE">How to add HWE to an AppPack Installation</a>.</em></p> <ul> <li>Accessories <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/leafpad/">Leafpad</a> Text Editor</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/thunar/">Thunar</a> File Manager</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/qalculate/">Qalculate</a> Calculator</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/haad/arandr">aRandr</a> Monitor Settings</li> <li><a href="https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/trusty/en/man1/gnome-language-selector.1.html">Gnome Language Selector</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/geany/">Geany</a> Text Editor</li> </ul> </li> <li> Games <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/aisleriot-solitaire/">AisleRiot Solitaire</a></li> <li><a href="https://sourceforge.net/projects/extremetuxracer/">Extreme Tux Race</a>r</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/frozen-bubble/">Frozen-Bubble</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Graphics <ul> <li><a href="https://www.blender.org/">Blender</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/gimp/">GIMP</a> Graphics Tool</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/ephoto/">ePhoto</a> Image Viewer</li> </ul> </li> <li>Internet <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/firefox/">Chromium</a> Web Browser</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/filezilla/">FileZilla</a> FTP Client</li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/pidgin/">Pidgin</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/hexchat/">HexChat</a> IRC</li> </ul> </li> <li>Sound &amp; Video <ul> <li><a href="https://audacious-media-player.org/">Audacious</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/vlc/">VLC</a> Media Player</li> <li><a href="https://freedesktop.org/software/pulseaudio/pavucontrol/">Pavucontrol</a> Pulse Audio Control</li> </ul> </li> <li>Office <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/libre-office/">Libre Office</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/evince/">Evince</a> Document Viewer</li> </ul> </li> <li>System Tools <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/printer-support/">Printer Support</a></li> <li><a href="https://teejeetech.com/timeshift/">Timeshift</a> (<em>system restore utility</em>)</li> <li><a href="https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/update-manager">Update Manager</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/synaptic/">Synaptic</a> Package Manager</li> <li><a href="https://www.enlightenment.org/about-terminology">Terminology</a> Terminal Emulator</li> </ul> </li> <li>And much more !!</li> </ul> <h3>Next Steps</h3> Now that you have decided which ISO best suits your needs, follow the link to <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/download/">download your ISO</a> or head straight to the Bodhi Linux <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/installation-instructions/">Installation Guide</a> <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/">Bodhi Linux Home</a> <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/wiki/">Bodhi Linux - Wiki Home Page</a> <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/bodhi-linux-how-to/">Bodhi Linux - Wiki Table of Contents</a>