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Background Information<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Ark Linux, not to be confused with Arch Linux<\/a>, was a free easy-to-use operating system designed to help new users familiar with Windows-based operating systems transition to a more traditional Linux experience. Ark Linux was officially launched in August of 2001 under the name Ark Linux H2O.<\/p>\n\n

Ark Linux used Red Hat Linux<\/a>'s package manager RPM but also featured support for Advanced Packaging Tools (APT), a streamlined installation process, preconfigured settings, and a comprehensive suite of desktop applications.<\/p>\n\n

Ark Linux received its last major update on May 14, 2008, and was merged with OpenMandriva Linux<\/a> in June 2012 marking the end of Ark Linux.<\/p>\n\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2><\/div>\n\n
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General Information<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n