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[edit] Ark Linux 2006.1 released
The Ark Linux team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Ark Linux 2006.1 and Ark Linux Live 2006.1, the latest versions of its free desktop operating systems.
Highlights of Ark Linux 2006.1 include KDE 3.5.4, OpenOffice.org 2.0.3, the Amarok music player in its latest version 1.4.1, and the latest version of the X.Org graphics system. Another highlight is the introduction of "rpmhandler" - a tool that makes installing 3rd party software easier than ever.
Ark Linux 2006.1 and Ark Linux Live 2006.1 can be downloaded for free at http://www.arklinux.org/.
We're also pleased to announce that commercial support and customizations for Ark Linux are now available through YOLD.
[edit] About Ark Linux
Ark Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution designed especially for desktop use, easy to use even for people without prior Linux (or computing) experience while still powerful enough for power users. The main goals of Ark Linux Home are:
- Being easy to learn and use
- Including all tools and applications the typical desktop user will need
- Including only tools and applications the typical desktop user will need - avoid becoming "bloated"
- Making installation of additional software as easy and fast as possible
- Being a technically sane development environment
Ark Linux Home is fully Free Software and Open Source - meaning, basically, you can freely download, use and redistribute it in both modified and unmodified form.
[edit] About Ark Linux Live
Ark Linux Live is a "Live CD" version of Ark Linux Home, meaning it can be booted directly from the CD, without needing installation. The primary uses of a Live CD are:
- Recovering a normal system after a big hardware or software failure (Ark Linux will launch a special live CD for this purpose later, with more recovery tools and fewer other tools)
- Checking the system out without any risk
- Showing others what Linux is like, on their own hardware
- Taking your favorite operating system with you - e.g. to get on the net with Linux even if you're on vacation and the only internet cafe in town is a Microsoft shop
While it is possible to use Ark Linux Live as your primary operating system, that is not recommended -- a live CD is always slower than an installed system because CD/DVD drives are slower than harddisks, and the compression needed to fit 2.5 GB of data on a CD takes up processor time. Use Ark Linux instead.
[edit] Supporting Ark Linux
Ark Linux is a Free Software project that exists and grows only because of the help of many volunteers that donate their time and effort. Ark Linux is always looking for new volunteers and contributions, whether it's help with coding, bug fixing or reporting, helping with support, writing documentation, translations, promotion, money, hardware, etc. All contributions are gratefully appreciated and eagerly accepted. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
[edit] Press contacts
For further information, you can contact
| Bernhard Rosenkränzer | David Tio |
| Haus Pische | 20 Ayer Rajah Crescent |
| 3999 Oberwald | #08-02 Technopreneur Centre |
| Switzerland | Singapore 139964 |
| bero@arklinux.org | deux@arklinux.org |
| Phone: +41-27-9732700 | Phone: +65-96877159 |
| Languages: English, German, written French | Languages: English, Indonesian, some Chinese |
Alternatively, use info@arklinux.org to contact all team members.
