FAQ

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question	answer	category	last updated
question	answer	category	last updated
Do we plan on expanding support for other architectures, or focus on the currently listed hardware arches?	FAQ:Hardware Arch Support		December 18, 2020
Do you support Systemd?	FAQ:Do You Support Systemd	General	November 20, 2018
Do you use Gentoo Linux system profiles?	FAQ:Do You Use Gentoo Profiles	General	November 20, 2018
Does Funtoo have an installer as an option?	FAQ:Does Funtoo have an installer as an option?	General	January 4, 2019
Does Funtoo Linux have an overlay?	FAQ:Does Funtoo Have an Overlay	General	November 20, 2018
How did Funtoo Linux Begin?	FAQ:How Did Funtoo Begin	General	November 20, 2018
How do I become a Funtoo developer?	FAQ:How Do I Become A Developer	Development	November 20, 2018
How do I report a bug?	FAQ:How Do I Report A Bug	General	November 20, 2018
How do I start using Funtoo Linux?	FAQ:How Do I Start Using Funtoo Linux	General	November 20, 2018
How do I tell whether to report a bug to Gentoo or Funtoo?	FAQ:How Do I Tell if A Bug Goes to Gentoo or Funtoo	General	November 20, 2018
How do I update my Portage tree in Funtoo?	FAQ:How Do I Update My Portage Tree	General	November 20, 2018
Is Funtoo Linux a fork of Gentoo Linux?	FAQ:Is Funtoo Linux a Fork	General	November 20, 2018
Is Funtoo similar to Gentoo in that it is intended for developers and network professionals, as well?	FAQ:Who is Funtoo for?	General	December 18, 2020
Is it possible to convert an existing install of Gentoo Linux to Funtoo Linux?	FAQ:Is It Possible to Convert Gentoo to Funtoo	General	November 20, 2018
What are Funtoo Kits?	FAQ:What Are Funtoo Kits	Packages	November 24, 2018
What do I do if a package in Gentoo isn't available on Funtoo	FAQ:What do I do if a package in Gentoo isn't available on Funtoo?	Packages	October 1, 2023
What is the focus of Funtoo?	FAQ:What Is The Focus Of Funtoo	General	January 10, 2019
What is the length of LTS support and when do other version reach their EOL?	FAQ:Length of LTS support and EOL for other versions	General	August 19, 2022
What is the license of the Funtoo wiki content?	FAQ:What is the License of the Wiki	General	November 20, 2018
What kernel does Funtoo Linux use?	FAQ:What Kernel Does Funtoo Use	General	November 20, 2018
Why is the project named "Funtoo"?	FAQ:Why The Name Funtoo	General	November 20, 2018
Why use a source-based distribution like Gentoo or Funtoo Linux, instead of a binary distro?	FAQ:Why Use Funtoo	General	November 20, 2018
{{{question}}}	FAQ:Is there a log/file/page of Funtoo's releases?		February 10, 2024