FAQ:What type of computer do I need to run Ark Linux?
Ark Linux can currently run on any i586 class (or higher) machine with at least 64 MB RAM. You'll also need a CD or DVD drive to install from (but it is safe to remove the drive after installation). You'll need at least 3 Gigabytes of free harddisk space.
For decent performance, we recommend at least an i686 class machine (Pentium II/Duron or higher) with at least 450 MHz, and at least 128 MB RAM.
While Ark Linux runs fine on the low-end machine described above, more is always better -- unlike most other operating systems, Linux will use unneeded resources (e.g. it will automatically cache harddisk content in memory if you have "too much" RAM).
