Background Information

Ark Linux, not to be confused with Arch Linux, 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.

Ark Linux used Red Hat Linux'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.

Ark Linux received its last major update on May 14, 2008, and was merged with OpenMandriva Linux in June 2012 marking the end of Ark Linux.

Technical Specifications

General Information

  • Developer: Bernhard Rosenkränzer
  • Licensing: Various Free Software Licenses
  • OS Family: Linux (Unix-like)
  • Initial Release Date: August 2001 (Under the name Ark Linux H2O)
  • Latest Release Date: May 14, 2008

Availability Information

  • Languages: Multilingual
  • Platforms: i586

System Information

  • Working State: Obsolete
  • Source Model: Open Source
  • Update Method:
  • Package Manager: RPM
  • Default User Interface: KDE

Additional Information