Frequently Asked Questions

• The upkg directories in /var/lib and /var/cache are taking up too much disk space. Can I delete them?
• What meaning do the branches have in paldo?
• What's the default root password?
• Why can't I burn cds in CD Creator?
• Why can't I hear any sound in my desktop applications?
• Why can't I switch wireless networks with the wireless applet?
• Why doesn't graphics acceleration work?
• Why is application foo not installed but bar which does the same task?

What meaning do the branches have in paldo?

There are 4 different branches in paldo: stable, testing, unstable, and experimental. You surely think you've already heared them somewhere else. These are the same branch names as the Debian project uses. However, our branches are a little different. Stable is (what a wonder) the most stable branch. It's also the only branch wich will have real releases. Stable shall be released 4 times a year. You can expect the the versions of the applications in stable to be similar as in Debian testing or unstable. This is the reason why we propose to use paldo stable unless you are interessted in paldo development or otherwhise a sick bleeding-edge dude. Testing holds all packages which will be released in stable during the next release cycle. Unstable holds development versions of packages we are specially interessted in. It also contains new packages which are so unstable that they are not usable in a normal manner. Experimental is the playground for new toolchains and really new stuff changing bases of paldo, this one is really off the hook.

What's the default root password?

The default password for root is "paldo".

Why can't I burn cds in CD Creator?

You need to add your user to the "cdrom" group to have permission to burn cds.

Why can't I hear any sound in my desktop applications?

You need to make sure that your user is in the "audio" group to have permission to listen to and record music.

Why can't I switch wireless networks with the wireless applet?

You need to make sure that your user is in the "network" group to have permission to scan for and configure wireless networks.

Why doesn't graphics acceleration work?

You need to add your user to the "video" group to have access to accelerated 2D and 3D graphics. Keep in mind that not all video drivers do support acceleration in Linux.

Why is application foo not installed but bar which does the same task?

We generally (with very few exceptions) provide only one application to do a task. We choose this app which we think does its work best. If you think we've chosen badly, then post your arguments for that application to our Forum. There's perhaps a chance to convince us :).