MAid Linux
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| Developer | steadfasterX |
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| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current (bleeding edge) |
| Source model | Open-source |
| Initial release | December 28, 2016 |
| Latest release | v4.0 / December 6, 2022 |
| Package manager | pacman, yay |
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| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Budgie_(desktop_environment) |
| License | Free software licenses (mainly GNU GPL) |
| Official website | maid |
mAid (/maɪd/) is a free and open-source Linux distribution based on the Manjaro Linux operating system that has a focus on user-friendliness for Android_(operating_system) users. It uses a rolling release update model and Pacman as its package manager. It is developed mainly in Germany.
mAid is an abbreviation for: [m]anage [A]ndro[id]
History[edit]
Back in 2016 the idea of a Linux distribution was born which main goal was to provide a stable environment for supporting users with Android_(operating_system) issues.
At this time the project was branded "FWUL" (Forget Windows Use Linux). Due to several reasons this name was not ideal and a rebranding started in in parallel to the v3 releases. v4 is the first fully re-branded released and named mAid.
In September 2017, Manjaro announced that support for i686 architecture would be dropped because "popularity of this architecture is decreasing".[1]. This was the end for the 32bit releases for mAid as well.
Features[edit]
Light Weight & Fast
- While containing a lot of pre-installed tools mAid tries to keep its size tiny (around 1 GB)
Easy to use
- No driver hassle
- no complicated installations
- remote support tools installed (tmate)
- or installed with a click (teamviewer)
- just download, flash and enjoy
For everyone
- mAid is for Windows Users, Linux Users, MAC Users, BSD Users, Android Users and everyone else
For Experts
- While mAid claims to be easy to use and being for everyone even advanced users can make use of mAid! Here are some examples:
- No need to prepare your own distro
- Give others (family, friends, ..) easy support in a known and stable environment!
- simple one-click Remote Access (TeamViewer, tmate)
Release history[edit]
| Release name | Version | Release date | Kernel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWUL | 0-beta1 | 2016-12-28 | 4.8.0-30 | Initial release based on Linux Mint 18.1 |
| FWUL | 0-beta2 | 2017-01-05 | 4.4.0-28 | based on Ubuntu Mini Remix 16.04.1 |
| FWUL | 0-beta3 | 2017-01-17 | Initial release based on Arch Linux | |
| FWUL | 1.0.0 | 2017-02-13 | Feature & Maintenance release | |
| FWUL | 1.1.0 | 2017-03-18 | Feature & Maintenance release | |
| FWUL | 1.2.0 | 2017-04-11 | Maintenance release | |
| FWUL | 1.3.0 | 2017-04-19 | Feature & Maintenance release | |
| FWUL | 1.4.0 | 2017-05-03 | Maintenance release. End of 32bit support. | |
| FWUL | 2.0.0 | 2017-09-11 | Feature & Maintenance release. First version supporting persistent mode. | |
| FWUL | 2.1.1 | 2017-09-12 | Maintenance release | |
| FWUL | 2.3.0 | 2017-09-23 | Maintenance release | |
| FWUL | 2.5.0 | 2018-02-15 | 4.14-1 | Feature & Maintenance release |
| FWUL | 2.6.0 | 2018-03-07 | 4.14-1 | Maintenance release |
| FWUL | 2.7.0 | 2018-07-03 | 4.14.40-rt30-MANJARO | Feature & Maintenance release. Initial release based on Manjaro Linux |
| FWUL | 3.0.0 | 2019-01-02 | 4.19.13-1 | Feature & Maintenance release |
| FWUL | 3.0.2 | 2019-01-15 | 4.19.14-1 | Maintenance release |
| FWUL | 3.1.0 | 2019-01-23 | 4.19.14-1 | Maintenance release. End of persistent mode support (superseded by the upcoming installer). |
| FWUL | 3.2.0 | 2021-06-18 | 4.19.144-1 | Maintenance release |
| mAid | 4.0.0 | 2022-12-06 | 5.15 | Feature & Maintenance release. First version including a UI installer. First version after rebranding to mAid |
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Relation to Manjaro Linux[edit]
The main difference compared to Manjaro Linux is the pre-configuration of all required tools and packages for Android_(operating_system) phone management.
External links[edit]
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- FWUL at DistroWatch
- mAid at DistroWatch
- mAid at openos.at
References[edit]
- ↑ Müller, Philip (2017-09-02). "[Maintenance] 2017-09-02 – Phasing out i686 support". Manjaro Linux. Archived from the original on 2018-08-17. Unknown parameter
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