Frequently Asked Questions

• I've never used Linux.
  • What is this?

  • Windows-Linux Application Comparison

  • Can I run my Windows programs?

  • What software does Ark Linux have?

• I'm an experienced Linux user.
  • How is Ark Linux different from other distributions?

  • What software does Ark Linux have?

• Installation
  • What are the minimum system requirements?

  • I've downloaded the ISO image, now what do I do with it?

  • My computer cannot boot from CD. Can I install Ark Linux from a floppy disk?

  • What type of computer do I need to run Ark Linux?

  • The installer exits after partitioning. I have a Samsung harddisk.

  • How do I install (eg) a network card driver?

• Upgrading
  • I am running an older version of Ark Linux. Do I need to reinstall in order to get 2006.1?

• Using Ark Linux
  • How do I log in? What is my username and password? What is the root password?

  • Why is it my favorite application or game is not included?

  • (How) Can I help Ark Linux?

  • How do I connect to the internet?

  • Can I use a higher resolution than 1024x768?

  • How do I rip my audio CDs?

• Development
  • What packaging system does Ark Linux use, and why?

  • How do I build my own packages?

  • I would like to write programs myself. How do I get started?

• Troubleshooting
  • I have a problem. How do I get help?

  • I am trying to play an audio CD, and I do not hear anything.

  • Installation just succeeded, but all I see is a flickering black screen.

  • My monitor turns itself off after booting

  • Sound does not work!

  • Some web sites say "unsupported browser", some others give blank pages...

  • I have created a new user and turned off autologin, and now I cannot get into the arklinux or root accounts!

  • I installed the proprietary ATI driver from an RPM i found somewhere, now Ark will not boot properly

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