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Puppy Linux
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Reader supplied reviews for Puppy Linux
Average rating
7.6 from 63 review(s)
Version: 6.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-08-05
Votes: 3
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Puppy is my favorite O.S. ever, I have used 8 or 10 Linux flavors and Pup is my #1 because I use old laptops and Puppy flies on just about anything. Also, it is a great RESCUE O.S. and has saved me many times. I've been using Lubuntu lately and it failed me after an upgrade with a login issue - I will repair that stick - but I booted to a stick with Puppy Bookworm64 and was up and going right away. There are some great apps to add to base distro but it's full featured from base. Linux 6.1.76 is my current patch level on Bookworm64
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-04
Votes: 3
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Puppy S15 on an eeePC 701 4G
S15 is THE Puppy for good old netbooks, or any pre-UEFI computers, toasters, etc.
The recent Ubuntu based Puppies all seem to be based on UEFI, so are unlikely to boot on old MacHines.
Actually, I have always found that the Slackware based Puppies work better.
Puppy S15 is a frugal install only, as far as I can tell. But that's best for security, because you effectively run as root user.
Step 1:
Set up is easy: just a few windows to work through, to set the language/timezone/keyboard (make it as mad as you like, if you wish), format the drive with good old GParted (ext4 in my case), set the bootloader (Grub4DOS), and restart, having set a save file.
Step 2:
Reboot will lead you to a first launch window, where you will have to choose (again) the language/timezone/keyboard setup, and decide whether you want to encrypt you installation for security purposes. Again, set a save file.
This is not even an inconvenience, if security is relevant to you.
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If you are installing Puppy for the purpose (Porpoise) of selling or donating the toaster then Step 2 is not necessary, unless requested by the recipient.
PRO:
If what I have written makes sense, then Puppy can be made into a highly secure encrypted installation that works pretty much the same as running from a live persistent USB drive. I imagine that if Puppy is installed frugally alongside a regular (static) install, it will be just as secure.
There is lots of valuable information and links on the Puppy Linux website.
Although some people complain about the lack of a Puppy Linux manual; think about this: the Puppy Linux forum/community is a living manual, and when you are tuning your own Puppy you are creating your own manual, which you can give back.
There's a big bowl of morsels to choose from: Puppies aren't spoon fed.
CON:
Puppy S15 doesn't bark. There's a little trumpet fanfare instead.
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I recommend that every computer user try a Puppy.
It will teach you a lot about computer security.
Yes, there are a lot of very good and very secure live Linuxen, and any regular install can me made as secure as you like.
But there is a particular sense of security that can be learned from using Puppy Linux, which is invaluable.
And it's not a hard learning process.
I can see why some people use Puppy Linux or Puppy derivatives as their main system.
You really can keep your personal data separate from your operating system. Puppy makes this easier.
Give it a try.
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(P.S: Kudos to Barry Kauler for starting this off.
Check out EasyOS for his more recent development)
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-13
Votes: 1
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Version Bookworm 10.0.6 also known as Debian Bookworm64
This is the most advanced in the puppyLinux distros...
It is a complete distro with the following features:
Firefox ESR a welcome move in their choice of browsers.
Deadbeef audio player.
A vast selection of media players: mpv, smplayer, celluloid, smtube....whew
There is the legacy puppy applications
and there are also the Synaptic Package applications in the Debian group.
For monitors that don't have brightness controls there is a program that dims the light of your display.
Once a live usb is booted into the computer, the usb can be removed and the program stays in RAM
One feature I like with puppyLinux is that it can be set to turn off after a preselected time.
RAM usage is minimal (200~500Mb)
Built in neofetch gives computer info at a glance.
All kinds of tools including three ways of internet connections.
The help page is choc full of ways of getting things done using puppyLinux.
PuppyLinux Bookworm 10.0.6 (aka Debian Bookworm64) is arguably the best distro made thus far.
Even though it is a 762Mb iso image download it is easy to learn. Just remember to use the help page and it will become
one of your goto distros.
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-04-23
Votes: 26
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They said it's "fast, simple and free". I already knew the free part but I had to find out the "fast and simple".
Fast? - No doubt. I'm using a 3rd generation intel processor and my old pc is brought back to new life and made it a performer. So I can only imagine how fast it would be with the latest, powerful and more advanced models.
Simple? - Not for a beginner in my opinion but anyone who has linux experience and a bit of research will be able to set up their system with no problem. It's different after all compared to other full blown linux distros BUT its different unique frugal approach is what makes it very interesting and fun and that's what made it my all time fave linux OS.
I've tried many linux distros and loved numerous of them but Puppy Linux is a MUST HAVE for me and the rest can come and go. PUPPY LINUX simply ROCKS!
P.S. -> It's also VERY easy to install for a dual/multiple boot system.
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-29
Votes: 11
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Fossapup64 works very well. All of my windows programming utilities and compilers work! All of the DOS games collected over 30 years work! Regina REXX win/linux works! Winamp works. PAF5 works. Ancestral Quest Works.
The supplied spreadsheet and word processing programs work and are compatable with MSWord and Excell.
Sound with and without speakers works correctly. WiFi works, Ethernet works.
Like being able to use the computer without saving anything to hard drive!
My grand children find this pup very easy to use.
Thanks to those that made this pup!
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-02-26
Votes: 40
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Puppy was an interesting distribution before Fossapup64's version (including this one).
The multiple versions offered on the official site and on the forum mean that we lose. But which one should I use?
By its nature, Puppy resides in RAM. Many derivative versions use the Void repositories, Slackware or Debian suffer from obesity and increase RAM consumption. And I won't mention the multiple ways in which they must be installed which are not always consistent between versions, possible problems with the installation of packages from repositories and outside repositories, bugs and hardware recognition problems.
Puppy wants to give himself a makeover but he loses his essence. What matters is the user experience and accessibility to different applications for daily needs. Unfortunately, distributions like Antix, Q4OS and Bodhi will give you greater user experiences on low-resource hardware.
But if you're curious, try the 32-bit versions using the Ubuntu/Debian repositories. Or just versions like Bionicpup64 or Fossapup64.
The forum will be useful to you if you have any problems using it.
Not typical Linux distribution. Ideal for those who like problems!
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-02-01
Votes: 34
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As an avid user and long-time supporter of Puppy Linux, I am deeply disappointed by the drastic changes the operating system has undergone since its original creator, Barry Kauler, decided to step away from the project.
Puppy Linux, once celebrated for its lightweight design, speed, and user-friendly interface, has lost its charm and distinctive characteristics in the wake of Kauler's departure.
One of the key aspects that drew me to Puppy Linux was its commitment to simplicity. The early versions, masterminded by Kauler, were renowned for their minimalistic approach, allowing users to enjoy a quick and efficient computing experience even on older hardware. However, the recent iterations seem to have abandoned this philosophy, opting for a more convoluted design and unnecessary features that contribute to bloat rather than utility.
The lack of a clear and consistent vision for Puppy Linux post-Barry Kauler is evident in the haphazard updates and changes. The absence of a guiding force has resulted in a fractured and disjointed user experience. The once intuitive interface has given way to a confusing mishmash of features that seem to have been added without careful consideration for user needs or feedback.
Moreover, the community spirit that was once a hallmark of Puppy Linux has dwindled. Without Kauler's leadership, the development process lacks direction, and community engagement has suffered. The forums, which were once vibrant with discussions and support, now often go unanswered, leaving users to fend for themselves.
The unfortunate decline in the quality of documentation and support resources further underscores the negative impact of Kauler's departure. Updates are poorly documented, leaving users in the dark about changes and troubleshooting procedures. The lack of a centralized and accessible knowledge base makes it increasingly difficult for both new and experienced users to navigate and resolve issues.
In conclusion, Puppy Linux has lost its way in the post-Barry Kauler era. The neglect of its core principles, the absence of a clear vision, and the decline in community engagement have transformed a once-beloved operating system into a shadow of its former self. Until these issues are addressed and a renewed commitment to the original ethos is established, I find it challenging to recommend Puppy Linux to others in its current state.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-01-27
Votes: 2
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Learned a lot trying to set up and use F96-CE (fossspup64). Once installed, fought with the system for hours to try to get avahi-daemon (zeroconf/bonjour) to work and advertise my laser printer to my iOS devices. Abject failure.
In the end, puppy is useful if the software the user desires is part of the base package. But for situations that the software might have to be installed, results are not guaranteed.
I can't recommend this distro, because it's just too weird. It's a neat concept, I want to love it, I sank days into trying to fit it to my use case. But to compare, I installed a more normal flavour of debian and had all my software installed and running properly within minutes, by using apt.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-01-12
Votes: 9
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I really liked using FossaPup64 9.5 in my dual boot computer. I ran it on a M.2 drive, 8Gb RAM and an i3 Intel processor.
It was fast, well laid out and I liked the feature that I could set it up to turn the computer off at a selected time.
However the initial setup took too long, I could not control the monitor brightness, audio setup and so on. So I looked for
another version of puppyLinux. After a deep dive into the home pages and other/latest versions of puppyLinux, I found
BookwormPup64 version 10.0.3 and I downloaded it. It was easier to set up with automatic scripts that could even respond
to brightness, audio connections, wifi connections, bluetooth setup etc. Also it had an huge list of applications.
Also this runs on a Debian base and like puppyLinux family it, can run in RAM.
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-17
Votes: 18
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I know Puppy since 2006 and I love it. There where some extraordinary versions as 2.11/2.12/4.3.1/5.3.1/5.7.1/6.3.2/....
I miss some things as full install in recent Puppys also not always works multibootinstall when you don't install all Operating systems from scratch.
If you start and use mbr, classic partitionsystem (not GPT) you will love Puppy - it does everything you need in an intuitive way. You don't need to be a Linux-expert. Also old people wrote me that they where able to use it, when their windows failed to work and I had installed Puppy primerly for suport reasons.
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-30
Votes: 5
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pros:
* it is really fast.
* this is the distribution that consumes the least system resources.
* with ''only ram'' option just like the first installation, it becomes brand new every time you open it.
* is independent, packages from many distributions can be installed.
* there are several versions to choose from, it may seem complicated at first for novices, the learning curve is 2 weeks at most.
* the default tools in it have been carefully chosen, I use it as the main distribution.
cons:
* no cons, no crashes, no cache.
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-09-29
Votes: 16
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Just installed on an old 32bit Pentium 4 / 1G RAM to test it in multiboot with AntiX & Windows Xp.
Installation is not so easy as Grub4Dos fail to find my others distro and to install boot menu ! I finally install it without grub and I modified the grub.cfg file ( from AntiX) with forum data.
Moreover with several versions ( ubuntu , slackware ..,? ) this add difficulties !
I would summarize as follow :
Pros :
- complete system with Gparted, catfish,.....& some others app as radiolist
- beautiful desktop
- quite fast even for an old machine
Cons:
- No documentation ( only a forum ! )
- Poor forum ( specially if no english)
- package manager too complex
- some bugs like keyboard sometime in Azerty ( requested) ,sometimes in Qwerty ! request to go into menu each time!
- booting time long (50 s instead of 30 s for Antix )
- install with Grub4DOS bugged
- screen resolution problem ( "high" 1440x900 resolution not found , request manual adding with xrandr functions)
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-07-08
Votes: 8
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I use it on a low-end chromebook, it is amazingly fast. First you need to put your chromebook in developer mode. Then you need to install the proper firmware to boot UEFI (follow instructions from mrchromebox.tech). Etch the ISO on a USB thumb drive and you can boot puppy (when booting, press CTRL-L to enter into the bios, insert the USB thumb drive, select it to boot).
You then have a fairly complete OS sitting completely in RAM, no need to install it or to set up dual-boot. The pre-installed utilities are sufficient for most tasks and extremely light. The look-and-feel is a bit old-school, but straightforward. You can install the browser of your choice (there is a menu entry for that), and install a couple of command-line tools you need using the package manager. You can even install LibreOffice if you want to, although the antique Abiword might be sufficient to draft simple memos.
The packages are pulled from the Slackware repositories on this version. There also exist Ubuntu-based versions of puppy linux, which are also good. It is just a matter of choice, the latest Ubuntu version containes just a bit more applications (look for the F96 version).
Puppy is different from other distributions as it runs in root. This is not an issue since the ISO is not corruptible and you could just reboot if needed. Also, it is a distribution for single users. For safer web browsing, there is a restricted "spot" user you can configure in the startup menu.
For chromebook, you may want to delete the file etc\acpi\actions\suspend.sh, which makes the laptop reboot instead of suspend, for example if you close the lid.
Since it runs completely in RAM, it is amazingly fast. If you turn off the laptop, it leaves no trace on the laptop. In my case, I can still use the chromebook for family purposes. Also, it is very efficient from the power consumption standpoint, in my case providing 8 hours or more of operation.
I have tried several lightweight distributions, this one is the most efficient and complete in my opinion.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-06-24
Votes: 15
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Am running debian on 2 laptops, arch for my "gamer rig", and 3 laptops from the 2000s (thinkpads, of course) with puppy. Xenial, Fossa and bionic pups, however I've also tried slackware and tahr pups. Been using linux since 2020. Will admit it took a good while to figure out how to use puppy os. Spent some hours troubleshooting for my unique needs. Ended up using puppy daily for browsing (after figuring out how to update firefox, that's the first thing I suggest you do, don't bother using any other browsers it comes with, as it is quite effort to get them up to date), word processing for school work, pdf reading, video/movie watching, emulating psx games, etc. Due to how puppy is set up, I have both been able to use it on days I did not want to bother tinkering and wanted to use my laptops casually, but I've also been able to troubleshoot and learn a lot about PCs/linux in the process, making it easier for me to understand and use debian when I needed to do more tech savvy things on other PCs. The repos aren't too up to date, so you won't get every niche program you crave, but you still get most of the basics. Don't expect telegram, element, spotify, etc. internet based software to work unless you really want to go through a lot of steps, and have an annoying time keeping them up to date. The effort wasn't worth it for me.
They say the installer is hard, but as a noob, I was able to figure it out by following a couple tutorials at the same time. Not that daunting. It is an OS very not likely to ever break, since essencially, it never receives any updates, aside bug fixes. It's made me realize that I really don't need the latest featues, aside keeping my firefox up to date. Which is easy enough to do. It has brought new life into my 2gb to 4gb laptops, making them feel like new. I can have a lot of tabs open at once, or worst case scenario, run 1 video with 5 text based tabs open, on a laptop with just 2gb of RAM. It feels as fast as when I first got these archaic laptops back in the day when I was a kid. I see myself in the future always having a 2nd laptop running puppy os, since the experience is pleasant once you've taken the time to familiarize and learn how to use it correctly. Easy options during install to set everything to run as root, no need for logins at boot, no need to worry about updates, nor anything breaking, etc. If you do anything risky, you can setup so that sessions are not saved before you reboot. I can see myself using this distro for the rest of my life on cheap 2gb RAM travel sized laptops, or second hand ones, when I don't need my debian PCs. Wacom tablets run excellent on puppy, if you don't mind using an ancient version of krita, of course. Was more effort to setup my huion tablet though.
Overall, great niche distro for oddball people like myself. I started using puppy to revive a few pre-historic laptops that were gifted to me, thinking it'd be a temporary OS for me until these current laptops pass away, to now seeing myself using puppy for many years to come, assuming this project never gets abandoned. My favorite experience as of writing this has been with fossapup.
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-06-23
Votes: 8
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I trialed both FossaPup and BionicPup. For home users (I am not sure how IBM MQ and IBM ACE would work on a puppy on a Puppy system) Puppy has a lot of merit. It is blazingly fast like SliTaz and Porteus and far easier to configure. Like Porteu,Puppy has its own way of doing things, it is not standard Linux, so a little learning is in order, but damn it is fast and light.
I am not sure why there was such a spread between free, top,and htop in terms of memory but with the firewall running it was using 193 MB via free -m and top and around 300 MB via htop. Did I say it is fast? I clicked ongnumeric and the spreadsheet was up as my finger came off the key,Palemoon was up quickly playing a youtube video and total RAM burned was only 512 MB via htop. Fastest opening for images or playing downloaded videos I have yet seen.
Lots of apps, very, very fast, an easy to navigate, intuitive desktop (reminds me of Q4OS), great set-up utilities (set up wifi). For homeusers who just want to surf the net, read e-mails, watch youtube, run a spreadsheet and do word processing this is a winner. A great distro.
Interestingly, the Puppy forum gives great support, on par with Mint for responsiveness. With some of the distros it may be hard o get assistance but the Puppy community is very friendly and helpful. There is a level of camaraderie n the Puppy community absent in many distro specific forums,
If you running older hardware also check out Bodhi, Porteus, WattOS, SliTaz, Q4OS, LXLE,
tfb
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-06-08
Votes: 7
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I don't like this disro, there are many versions, and finding the one that works for you can lead to dozens of Installations and takes a lot of time.
If in the end it is possible you will find the one that is useful for you, the whole process of adding software that you need (you cannot remove what is installed by default and there are many things that will be useful for a geek, but for me they only take up space, because they don't I have no idea what they are for) will take you a lot of time.
It is difficult to use so I wouldn't recommend it for a starting point in Linux. There are a lot of distributions which are more beginner friendly like Ubuntu, Linux Mint and so on.
For gaming puppy linux is impossible to use, except some basic games, but your can't play to your favorite ones.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-28
Votes: 3
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Im running F96-ce at this moment in time. Puppy is an absolut brilliant distro. i wonder why it doesnt have more followers? its speady and easy to use. of course the transision from other linux like for eks the ubuntu and debian derevatives takes a little getting use to, and learning how to. but im kind of a newbie and not a teck nerd, and i learned quite fast.
i tried a lot of different distroes and puppy is by far one of the fastest, F96 -ce runing at around 330 mb ram at startup!!!!
I urge everybody to give it a try - you wont be dissapointet!!! the puppy community is always helpfull and fun, a bunch of good people!
Kindly Gnimmelf
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 2
Date: 2023-05-25
Votes: 1
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It was nice years ago, when computers hasn't got nowadays power.- Today it is fixed in the past.
All of us know that Puppy Linux is a lightweight and minimalist Linux distribution that is designed to run on older or low-spec hardware. While Puppy Linux can be useful in certain situations, there are a few reasons why it may not be recommended for everyone:
Limited package availability: Puppy Linux uses its own package manager called "PET" (Puppy Package Manager) and doesn't have access to the wide range of software available in mainstream Linux distributions. This can make it challenging to find and install certain applications or libraries that you may need.
Less community support: Puppy Linux has a smaller user base compared to popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Fedora. As a result, there may be fewer online resources, forums, or community support available when you encounter issues or need help with troubleshooting.
Lack of long-term support: Puppy Linux follows a different release model compared to many mainstream distributions. Instead of regular long-term support (LTS) releases, Puppy Linux tends to have more frequent updates and releases. This can make it more difficult to rely on Puppy Linux for long-term stability and security updates.
Steeper learning curve: While Puppy Linux is known for its simplicity and ease of use, it still requires some technical knowledge and familiarity with Linux. If you are new to Linux or prefer a more user-friendly experience, other distributions like Ubuntu or Linux Mint may be more suitable.
Hardware compatibility issues: Puppy Linux may not always work out of the box with all hardware configurations. Due to its lightweight nature, certain hardware components or drivers may not be supported, requiring additional configuration or troubleshooting to get them working properly.
Ultimately, whether Puppy Linux is suitable for you depends on your specific needs and requirements. If you have older hardware or prefer a minimalist Linux distribution, Puppy Linux can be a viable option. However, if you require extensive software availability, long-term support, or a larger community for support, you may want to consider other mainstream Linux distributions.
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Version: 6.3.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-23
Votes: 2
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For me Puppy is quite perfect.
I loved v2.11 and v.2.12
also v. 5.3.1 Precise
v. 6.3.2 and now 8.0
It became important to me still to find Puppy 32 bit but also versions that cope with uefi
I like liveCD but also full install (I'm sorrysome versions don't offer anymore)
The Installer for grub 1 and also the installer for grub4dos helped me in difficult multiboot combinations I don't whant to miss them and I miss a tool that easy for grub 2.
I whant to be able where to install grub (e.g. beginning of the linux partition) , also do I whant to choose if MBR or UEFI and so on.
The software that usually comes with is small but does it's work and it is included everything and a bit more used in everyday work
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-20
Votes: 2
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Sucessfully installed to CD-R, DVD-R and USB.
Default Navigator "Mozilla" Lite needs some tweaks if runing at less than 4 cores (to prevent slug or hang of whole system):
in about:config search for html5
find the boolean line "html5.offmainthread" and set it to "false"
Helpful also:
in about:config search for autoplay
find the boolean line "media.autoplay.enabled and set it to "false";
find the boolean line "media.block-play-untilvisible and set it to "true".
If your system has 4 core or more this tweak fasten complex sites loading:
Click button of 3 paralell lines [Open Menu] and click Preferences;
Click "Enable Multi-process Light"; Will ask your for a Restart; Say "Yes".
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-20
Votes: 2
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Absurdly helpful and amazing little distro. I use it as a 'recovery cd' every time I encounter a feisty OS (usually Win) that is giving problems or refusing to boot altogether to fix whatever is wrong from Puppy. It has saved me many times and worked each time. Insanely fast and responsive too.
Alternatively, it is also a great portable OS, which is amazing in and of itself. Plenty of apps to work with included right off the bat with which to perform any basic task you could need.
One of my fav distros that will always have a place in my heart, if only because it has constantly proven itself a lifesaver.
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 3
Date: 2022-12-20
Votes: 24
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It is a good distro, but it lacks support.
There is a forum but not very friendly.
Pros :
+ small, but not small enough
+ all programs are loaded in RAM
+ very few bugs, all works ok
+ can run from USB or CD
Cons :
- very complicated for a beginner
- bootloaders are impossible to understand for a newbie
- default web browser Palemoon is much too slow and buggy
- almost impossible to upgrade programs versions
- themes are ugly in comparison to ubuntu
- they use old and outdated Kernel versions !
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2022-12-18
Votes: 1
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I have Installed various flavors of Linux (Antix, Slackware, Ubuntu, Manjaro, Void, Centos), wi8th no or very little issues.
But, Puppy Linux Fossapup64_9.5 is the most crappy version I've ever witnessed. No what what, it simply goes on to Grub4Dos and I till this day have not been able to do a USB install or run it live from USB. I've used a formatted USB stick and even used USB HDD and used Linux's dd utility to create a bootable disk, but both ways it simply opens up to Grub4Dos window with no further options.
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 5
Date: 2022-12-16
Votes: 8
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I installed the 64 bit version on my laptop. Everything works normally except wifi.
We find there the usual universe of Puppy. All the software for daily use is there as usual.
This is often the case for Puppy with a Slackware or Void database. I tried to load the modules corresponding to my laptop but nothing worked.
I'm just going to go back to an Ubuntu-based Puppy and continue using EasyOS.
Why make it simple when you can make it complicated!
Not sure that we will attract followers with this version…
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 7
Date: 2022-12-15
Votes: 1
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There is no firmware, so you need to download the firmware package and install for wifi and bluetooth devices. Maybe you must be on wired network. Good for repairing other systems, really responsive distro. JWM by default. You can install on harddrive. Based on Slackware 15.0.
You should not be afraid for tinkering and typing commands on terminal. It is loaded from Ramdrive, blazing fast. Not for everyone.
Great portable distro.
+ Size
+ Responsiveness
+ Repository
+ No pulseaudio for audio
+ Portable
- Light browser
- Firmware not loaded by default
- it is not easy install on hd
- you run all applications as Root
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 5
Date: 2022-12-15
Votes: 3
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Sorry, I love Puppy Linux but on its Ubuntu base. Slackware doesn't work at all for new hardware, nor does it allow you to easily install proprietary software. Puppy used to be fun, if not very functional, but now it's useless. Slackware is for nostalgics, but not for serious work on your computer. I also liked the theme of Puppy aesthetically, but now this edition changes the aesthetics of the desktop a lot and I don't like it, it doesn't seem fun to me like Puppy was. Puppy's engineer is now with EasyOS, which is a very good operating system and much more functional than puppy, but I miss the real Puppy Linux. Come home, Puppy Linux!!
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Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-11
Votes: 5
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Simply amazing!
I've used another portable distro based on Slackware--Porteus 5--but my preference is Puppy. Porteus 5 works quite well once you get your head wrapped around the Porteus way of doing things; my experience with the S15Pup64 edition, on the other hand, required no deep dives into the user forum. Puppy's wizards do all the hand-holding.
I remember pondering the diminutive size of the Puppy iso: how good can it be?
Sometimes great things still come in small packages. Ten out of ten.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-09-23
Votes: 15
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While I have always liked Puppy for it's small size and ability to fulfill almost everything a person would need an operating system to do , I do wish the developers would get back to what Puppy was before they included Ubuntu , Slackware , and Debian compatibility
I liked when you could just download a .pup , .pet , or .sfs activate it and it worked .
Now it seems the old school simple method is being overshadowed by the "compatibilities".
Sometimes the "compatible" applications just don't work.
If I wanted Ubuntu , Slackware , or Debian , I would use them.
I often wonder what Puppy would be if only Puppy specific applications were available in the original formats .
I think Puppy would be a whole lot more if Puppy was just Puppy .
Please notice that I gave Puppy a 10 rating.
Macpup was (2013) the best Puppy I think, I wish they'd update it.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2022-09-22
Votes: 1
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Couldn't get on internet. The most important event when trying a new OS is surely ease of entry to Internet. Spent a frustrating hr going around in circles. I certainly finished like a puppy chasing my own tail. I can't even submit this because I have to use 500 characters.
What can I say when I can't test the OS. I've no doubt that it is my fault that I can't get onto Internet but there you are: I really tried but I'd advise the construction person or people to really nail this as the most important issue. If they did then I have a feeling this little puppy would grow into a big dog
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Version: 7.5
Rating: 8
Date: 2022-09-02
Votes: 8
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Pros
>uses aprox. 250 to 500mb of RAM, making it fast and smooth assuming your PC has 3 to 4gb of RAM like mine
>you can get chromium for a bit of privacy
>oldschool aesthetic, assuming you like that 90s look for your distro
>simple, not overwhelming, beginner friendly if you get this for your child, grandparents, or use this for yourself just for browsing, writing, etc.
>very stable, I own several computers all using different distros, and have installed various distros for friends, and the only distros that never broke was arch and puppy for me. hands down more stable than any debian based distros I have tried in the past.
>love the way it tracks CPU usage, RAM, temperature, battery life, etc.
>never experienced any glitches outside of gaming.
Cons
>hard to find several settings, programs, etc. which will give you a headache, many of these are also grouped under weird names to further make you feel lost.
>most commonly used programs simply do not exist on this, including browsers, comes with many outdated dead browsers
>not for gaming due to missing textures, difficulty installing steam, etc
>most young adults WILL hate this distro, I help friends by installing lightweight distros on their archaic laptops and puppy has always been the least favorite
>say goodbye if you are trying to revive a 1 to 2gb RAM laptop, I do not recommend it based on my experience, you have better luck just finding a distro that uses even less RAM
>videos via youtube have screen tearing or even slight fps drops, but this might also be due to my hardware and not puppy being at fault, meanwhile archive.org video streaming is mostly smooth
>despite being aimed at old PCs, not a single puppy flavor was successfully installed besides Bionic and Xenial on my IBM era laptops, as for lenovo thinkpads from the 2000s, puppy cannot be installed at all or glitches half way through the installation
I love Puppy despite making a long list of flaws. I recommend most people I meet to try it out. It is underrated. It gives me a lot of nostalgia due to the way it looks and makes me feel comfortable and at home. Not to be used as a main distro, but for sure is fantastic for a few old dingy laptops to use them for school, at home or vacation browsing, not too good for chat software however. This would be a perfect distro if it just had access to more programs you could install.
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-08-23
Votes: 4
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I found out about puppy back in 2.02. Although, I wasn't a frequent user until 4.1.2. Since then I have been running 12 to 16 year old computers. I have just now resolved to keep only 64 bit computers running.
I have tried other versions like Ubuntu, Lubuntu, Mint, and Zorin. Although printers and other network items set up easier in those distributions (things I do once), they all pale in comparison to the ease of use for multiple desktops and easy access to my applications (things I do daily).
Puppy has always been light and therefore fast. It has a great set of tools fresh out of the distro and you can easily add a large variety from the Ubuntu based repositories.
It deserves an average rating of 9.5 so I give it a 10 to bump it up. (plus 9.5 isn't a choice)
I'm going to try easyOS soon. Barry is brilliant!
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-17
Votes: 22
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This is my favorite linux OS. It just works on every single computer I put it on. Old or new it has worked on every one. I just used 9.5 fossapup to boot up over 20 different laptops and pc's to decide whether or not to keep them or part them out before spring clean up. They all booted fine and was able to test them all out thoroughly. I've used Puppy since 3.01 and have yet to find a computer that it wont work with. That's pretty darn good if you ask me. I can't say that about any other distro. I highly recommend Puppy Linux. 10 out of 10.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-15
Votes: 3
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Excellent lightweight distro for a usb flash drive.
Some pros:
* fast
* relatively simple
* pretty configurable
* Works pretty dang good on all sorts of hardware
Some cons:
* can be a pain in the backside when something doesn't work right (common among linux in general)
* Can be a bit of a pain to get it installed properly on a usb stick.
I found a workaround that creates a beautiful usb drive.
Use virtualbox as root to fire up fossapup, set up the usb config in virtualbox to allow the usb stick. Then use the fossapup to install itself to the usb stick. Might have to use gparted to get the usb stick prepped first.
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 6
Date: 2022-05-10
Votes: 4
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Pros:
There is a 32-bit version (Ubuntu Bionic Beaver based) for older low-RAM systems (less than 2Gb) that work better than 64-bit Linux distributions.
Smallest functional Linux system, with low resource needs (RAM; processor) -- some others are small but you have to add much to get something out of them so they become big.
Any Puppy seems to run spritely on even 15 year old computers and from various boot devices.
Easy-enough installation
Many versions and variations (UBB 32-bit here)
Cons:
Many versions and variations.
Package dependencies aren't always resolved with the packages that are supposedly already figured out for this Puppy version (think ChromiumUBB, Clementine, Qbat). If you "try" a package and don't like it, sometimes removing it through the package manager will break dependencies or won't allow it to be uninstalled due to now required dependencies. Some packages then introduce multiple versions of libraries that can't be removed for the previous reason.
Confusing information about the version being used, in regards to setting up or fixing.
Sometimes with in the same version, the guiding information windows conflict with a previous message (think running web browsers as Spot choices at the beginning, but you have to add Firefox later which then comes in without Spot). You have to be a knowledgeable Linux admin or ask the community.
The community buries the knowledge in the forums and you have to hunt.
Not all provided packages actually work (think battery monitor that doesn't refresh)
Setting preferences can be a chore (Hint: make your own theme and save the changes first, then apply it). JVM is fiddly.
Linux kernels may appear to some to be outdated, but fit for the time period of origination (32-bit UBB is kernel 4.9...) I'm not sure how kernel security updates are handled with older but still currently offered Puppy versions.
Overall, make a base system and a backup on the side to quickly recover from before a package install. Once you get a base system set up, keep that copy. Keep the idea of its use simple for old machines; a more modern machine should probably use a larger system to take easy advantage of the current hardware available. In other words, I wouldn't buy a computer to put Puppy on but would put it on a secondary older machine with limited purposes in mind. Keep expectations low, and Puppy versions are a great option.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 8
Date: 2022-03-23
Votes: 6
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I'm not exactly a newbie, but haven't installed anything new in Linux for at least 8 years. I'd like a new version of Puppy and am finding it hard to navigate all the operations one has to do to get the thing installed. I read about unetbootin, but am not sure how safe it is given where the program would be downloaded from.
I like the speed and security that Puppy provides, you can carry it around with you on a flash drive if you are traveling and comes with a lot of utilities already installed.
I've used both Ubuntu and Mint for decades as they come from their downloads. However, installing Puppy still requires a good working knowledge of how to manage the "terminal" operations one has to perform and I fear making some kind of dreadful error while attempting to get it downloaded. I reformatted my former version of Puppy on the flash drive but for some reason the file system is still msdos even though I've chosen Fat32 repeatedly. In one place my laptop tells me it is msdos while in another it is Fat32. Who do I believe?
While viewing the file system on our older Puppy drive (5.7) from years ago, just locating the more used applications like internet and mail were difficult. It would be nice to have the program set up with the major things people use Puppy for the most would be right there in front of your nose as icons on the desktop. If there is a selector engine, that could be there first that one could put away somewhere once all your selections have been made. I find the default font and icon size are too small and some of them give you no idea what on earth they are for.
I think it would be wonderful if the most used programs like Ubuntu, Mint and Puppy could be made in packages that the novice user could easily install without all the intimidating "terminal" stuff. There could be a download site where after you get your flash drive set up, all you have to do is hit the button and there it is waiting for you. Even if it was the most generic version, the tough stuff would be behind you and all you'd have to do is personalize it and perhaps download a few packages.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-01
Votes: 25
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In the past, I always had a Puppy on a flash drive, so I could boot any computer if it had problems, or just for run. This used the option to run the OS completely from RAM, thus also not needing any install and also not changing anything on the hard disk.
These days, I installed it to the hard disk on an old laptop at home, which was really struggling with Windows. (They call this install to the hard disk "frugal install".) I have to say, it works great. It looks fine to me, it works really fast, and there are no issues. Happy with it. :)
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-01-28
Votes: 16
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I use puppy 9.5 as a maintenance and rescue flash drive. The small size of the image, and running from ram option, make it suitable for my purpose. Plus... powerful pre-installed packages, and root as default user, make it very easy to use.
It boots from UEFI without problem. But for MBR, it just didn't work. I should manually install grub before it can boot properly.
9 out of 10 for this beautiful artwork.
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-01-19
Votes: 24
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Very simple, perfect for package update, fast and small.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-01-01
Votes: 12
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Very lightweight distro, will resurrect any machine from many years ago. A distro which can revive your old computer, or an OS to be run inside of a USB or CD.
I used to use Puppy many years ago when it was young. I discovered Linux back about 2009.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-12-27
Votes: 5
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I use Puppy as main OS a long time now. It's is awesome, fast and customizable.
Problems:
1) Booting from iso gets user into grub prompt, which is very confusing.
2) Sometimes It seems PaleMoon stops responding in a way driving system almost totally frozing (it happens on two difference devices with different processors and chipsets). I guess it's a Palemoon issue.
3) When opening media file with double click, sometimes DeadBeef runs in the background as a new instance and the only way to stop it playing is to kill the process. Sometimes it loads the audio file but runs DeadBeef in pause state. But I guess it's a DeadBeef issue, tho.
4) Some very good themes are removed.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-06
Votes: 25
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I use PuppyLinux on netbook with Atom processor and 2GB RAM.
PuppyLinux once again brought usefulness to the old netbook that was kept in the drawer and was of no use.
Surfing the WEB with Vivaldi Browser is great!
Basic tools of work: email, text editor, etc, runs smoothly and quickly!
Sorry for my poor english.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-03
Votes: 33
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Lightweight, stable, looks great, is very cunsromozable, had different “Puppies” for different usage and you can easily create your own! System resource usage is great, applications respond in a speedy manner, no lag, updating the system packages is quick and straightforward. Others have said it better, but I wanted to put my opinion in on Puppy. I highly recommend this.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-11-24
Votes: 24
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Wow! Fast, easy to use, looks great and lets me get done day to day tasks and it stays out of my way too. I recommend!
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Version: 6.3.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-10-20
Votes: 27
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I have tried using it as a Live CD. a Live USB, a frugal install on HDD, a duel install with Windows install options are many.
It is easy
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-09-21
Votes: 0
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Latest 9.5 "foss" version live usb does not boot (legacy bios/mbr computer).
Previous version 8.0 bionic live usb stick boots OK.
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-09-16
Votes: 11
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It's small, fast, and has a great desktop reminiscent of Windows 9x. Puppy Linux does exactly everything it expects to be - A distro which can revive your old computer, or an OS to be run inside of a USB or SD card whenever the need arises. However, there are some caveats with Puppy Linux...
Since Puppy Linux is so minimal, this sometimes means that certain programs do not work correctly. Case in point, Mullvad would not work correctly on version BionicPup 8.0 because of the old Linux kernel. Also, sometimes the package manager is a bit limited...
Pros:
* The desktop is great - Lots of nice GUI tools are included, so you could get by just fine without using the command line.
* No bloat - All programs are lightweight, only 1 program per task, and minimal amount of dependencies.
* Can be run entirely from USB/CD
* Has support for old x86 hardware
Cons:
* Some programs do not work correctly with Puppy Linux due to it's lightweight nature, but I should stress that this is very rare
* The documentation is pretty lacking. I remember being confused as to how to install software when I first tried it.
* The package manager is sometimes lacking with its choice of programs - though this has gotten a lot better with the recently made compatibility with .deb packages. Also the command line is fully GUI-based which might be lacking for some.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 8
Date: 2021-08-05
Votes: 5
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This is not a a distro for kids an not for begginers!!! it's for you if you know what is Linux and have some experience. Quickpet helps you with anything just by one click (chrome, skype, etc.).
Buy it was really hard to install it with uefi and i'm not begginer in Linux-world.... Didn ´t recognised my phone as ethernet, didn ´t recognised my wifi card on new hardware.... but finally i've installed it on a old pc and it flies, it runs speedly, really. I was surprised of his 600 mg ram to stand up, but at least it works very quickly, i think it opens and run firefox like no one else.
I love it: it's funny, very customizable, and no bugs, no freezes, no lags!
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-07-08
Votes: 0
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I couldn't start it on my flash drive, no matter what I tried, and I still had wireless connection issues. I think it needs an improvement in terms of hardware drivers support...
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-07-06
Votes: 0
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Very lightweight distro, will resurrect any machine from many years ago, but that's all. It lacks many features, repositories are extremely limited, and many packages are out of date. Recurrent problems with certain hardware, which was my case, like audio card and bluetooth. I don't see it as a distro for ''home users'' as they claim, it seems more like it is for a very specific niche, who need something extremely light for some weak or old system. You can only use root, and it's extremely difficult to even change the password. I also encountered some problems where the terminal could not find CLI commands or identify apps, like vim. Very difficult to use as a daily drive. I've come to the conclusion that Puppy is not for me, but I wish good adventures for those who want to try it out.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-06-23
Votes: 2
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Managed to boot the live iso from a dvd. While you try to install don't forget to set the boot flag on the partition from gparted otherwise your puppy won't boot. After copying files from live iso to my puppy partition i expected to set up a user and a password but i didn't get that kind of option so you'll have to use this puppy as root always. About the much advertised lightweight features of puppy i can tell you it's not quite the case as it uses over 500 mb memory without starting anything while artix linux uses with xfce only 270mb. As a bonus point puppy allows you to choose f2fs filesystem which is very good for usb sticks and ssd. For the graphical part i can't say much but is rather ugly it's true it's minimalist but slax is minimalist too and looks better. It uses it's own package management called pet and nobody really knows much about it. So i gave it a 9 not to add not to remove any points from the average rating to encourage the puppy linux team but i would give it an 8.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-06-17
Votes: 24
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I am a long time user of Puppy Linux!
This Fossapup64 9.5 version is the best one, yet!
I have tried using it as a Live CD. a Live USB, a frugal install on an external USB HDD (along with 7 other Puppy version frugal installs), a duel install with Windows 10, the only operating system on a Chromebook, install options are many.
It is easy to make a backup for recovering from a messed up system.
The core operating system is read only (never change). Any changes, add on programs, etc..., are placed in a save file/folder. Simply make a copy of the save to be a backup.
If something goes badly wrong, Delete the old save and replace with the backup copy.
There is some learning how to do things in Puppy Linux and it does some things, the Puppy way.
The looks can be changed to your liking. Anything can look a different way.
Every program has options.
Yes you can change the root password, but how to do it is kept a little hard to find out how.
One good feature in Puppy programs.
As you use the program, it puts needed info in your face, as you do whatever you are doing.
Puppy Linux is different and learning how to use it, is a big part of Puppy Linux.
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-05-29
Votes: 3
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While other distros claim to be light weight, this one actually is. I downloaded so many trying to find out with low install size and weight that worked in virtualbox, most were defining "light weight" against windows 10 or something like that, this one actually hits the mark without losing too much functionality.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 8
Date: 2021-04-03
Votes: 0
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Pros: I can use on my old PC, few RAM memories, Very light and good desktop visual. Fast boot by live CD.
cons: there is no way to use a swap file when boot by liveCD to RAM. - Cannot use Whatsapp running on desktop, not saying web whatsapp sure can. Cannot configure a suspend way only shutdown by acpi on pup_event manager (my solution: I am editing the file shutdown poweroff as echo mem sys power state to be right) I have to do that on each new boot). Mouse pointer very large, prefer old point. JWM could be separated from another options
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 6
Date: 2021-03-30
Votes: 0
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It is light, fast and easy to install and use. However, I was unable to auto start samba. Reboot continues to revert back to the default setting. Also unable to change the root password. I have the other Puppy Linux (Bionic version). The Bionic works better, smaba works accordingly, but same problem with unable to change root passwd,
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Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-03-18
Votes: 21
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I was distro hopping for a while and in januari I spent quite some time in Puppy Linux. I was expecting a "rescue disk" like system but Puppy just amazed me. It is light, lightning fast and actually...easy to use.
I run it on an old HP Slimline with barely 2 GB ram and it works perfectly. Install can be a little fiddly, especially the chapter in the boot sector. But it comes with all these very nice configuration tools. Things where in a normal linux distro I spent hours searching for config and tweaking, are staring you right in the eye in Puppy Linux. That just makes it so easy to configure the system.
I had a little trouble getting sound going in Firefox but in the end it was an easy fix. I ran it as a daily desktop system for about two weeks and without a glitch.
I started somewhat reluctant with this system, but became a very big fan! Nice work!
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 7
Date: 2021-03-17
Votes: 0
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confusing install from usb
always boots into grub
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-02-10
Votes: 0
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I could not installed it in any way shape of form on my usb stick but this must be my fault cos i'm a complete noob. Installer could be improved though. The live session was very cool but that stuff works everytime the problem was the installation
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Version: 7.5
Rating: 7
Date: 2021-01-23
Votes: 0
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"Trying Slacko Pup 7.0 64 bit. It goes to a grub4dos > prompt because it can't find menu.lst."
Same here.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-01-22
Votes: 5
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It's fast.user friendly.my pc is old and good for it. but this distribution not support my language (farsi). And i have problem to connect to the internet, but I like it.
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-01-08
Votes: 16
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Half of the world doesn't understand the importance of distros like this one, but in places like the Third World to buy a modest computer takes more than 3 or 4 salaries. Love absolutely this distro for the opportunities that it gives and the fast and reliable it goes. Thanks to all!
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Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-01-07
Votes: 2
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Excellent!
My computer is now blazing fast with Puppy Linux, there are many really great tools and everything is working, no error messages, no bugs, no lag, no broken nothing. I am really happy i found Puppy Linux!
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Version: 2.02
Rating: 6
Date: 2021-01-06
Votes: 0
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Nice project, questionable usefulness. I suppose if you want to keep a relic running, this could be helpful. I have moved on. Keeping older hardware running just doesn't make sense.
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Version: 7.5
Rating: 7
Date: 2021-01-05
Votes: 0
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Trying Slacko Pup 7.0 64 bit. It goes to a grub4dos > prompt because it can't find menu.lst. sha256sum checked and burned/verified with Etcher. Other Linux distros boot just fine. Will try again when there has been an update.
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Latest Reviews
Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 6.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-08-05
Votes: 3
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Puppy is my favorite O.S. ever, I have used 8 or 10 Linux flavors and Pup is my #1 because I use old laptops and Puppy flies on just about anything. Also, it is a great RESCUE O.S. and has saved me many times. I've been using Lubuntu lately and it failed me after an upgrade with a login issue - I will repair that stick - but I booted to a stick with Puppy Bookworm64 and was up and going right away. There are some great apps to add to base distro but it's full featured from base. Linux 6.1.76 is my current patch level on Bookworm64
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-04
Votes: 3
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Puppy S15 on an eeePC 701 4G
S15 is THE Puppy for good old netbooks, or any pre-UEFI computers, toasters, etc.
The recent Ubuntu based Puppies all seem to be based on UEFI, so are unlikely to boot on old MacHines.
Actually, I have always found that the Slackware based Puppies work better.
Puppy S15 is a frugal install only, as far as I can tell. But that's best for security, because you effectively run as root user.
Step 1:
Set up is easy: just a few windows to work through, to set the language/timezone/keyboard (make it as mad as you like, if you wish), format the drive with good old GParted (ext4 in my case), set the bootloader (Grub4DOS), and restart, having set a save file.
Step 2:
Reboot will lead you to a first launch window, where you will have to choose (again) the language/timezone/keyboard setup, and decide whether you want to encrypt you installation for security purposes. Again, set a save file.
This is not even an inconvenience, if security is relevant to you.
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If you are installing Puppy for the purpose (Porpoise) of selling or donating the toaster then Step 2 is not necessary, unless requested by the recipient.
PRO:
If what I have written makes sense, then Puppy can be made into a highly secure encrypted installation that works pretty much the same as running from a live persistent USB drive. I imagine that if Puppy is installed frugally alongside a regular (static) install, it will be just as secure.
There is lots of valuable information and links on the Puppy Linux website.
Although some people complain about the lack of a Puppy Linux manual; think about this: the Puppy Linux forum/community is a living manual, and when you are tuning your own Puppy you are creating your own manual, which you can give back.
There's a big bowl of morsels to choose from: Puppies aren't spoon fed.
CON:
Puppy S15 doesn't bark. There's a little trumpet fanfare instead.
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I recommend that every computer user try a Puppy.
It will teach you a lot about computer security.
Yes, there are a lot of very good and very secure live Linuxen, and any regular install can me made as secure as you like.
But there is a particular sense of security that can be learned from using Puppy Linux, which is invaluable.
And it's not a hard learning process.
I can see why some people use Puppy Linux or Puppy derivatives as their main system.
You really can keep your personal data separate from your operating system. Puppy makes this easier.
Give it a try.
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(P.S: Kudos to Barry Kauler for starting this off.
Check out EasyOS for his more recent development)
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-13
Votes: 1
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Version Bookworm 10.0.6 also known as Debian Bookworm64
This is the most advanced in the puppyLinux distros...
It is a complete distro with the following features:
Firefox ESR a welcome move in their choice of browsers.
Deadbeef audio player.
A vast selection of media players: mpv, smplayer, celluloid, smtube....whew
There is the legacy puppy applications
and there are also the Synaptic Package applications in the Debian group.
For monitors that don't have brightness controls there is a program that dims the light of your display.
Once a live usb is booted into the computer, the usb can be removed and the program stays in RAM
One feature I like with puppyLinux is that it can be set to turn off after a preselected time.
RAM usage is minimal (200~500Mb)
Built in neofetch gives computer info at a glance.
All kinds of tools including three ways of internet connections.
The help page is choc full of ways of getting things done using puppyLinux.
PuppyLinux Bookworm 10.0.6 (aka Debian Bookworm64) is arguably the best distro made thus far.
Even though it is a 762Mb iso image download it is easy to learn. Just remember to use the help page and it will become
one of your goto distros.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-04-23
Votes: 26
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They said it's "fast, simple and free". I already knew the free part but I had to find out the "fast and simple".
Fast? - No doubt. I'm using a 3rd generation intel processor and my old pc is brought back to new life and made it a performer. So I can only imagine how fast it would be with the latest, powerful and more advanced models.
Simple? - Not for a beginner in my opinion but anyone who has linux experience and a bit of research will be able to set up their system with no problem. It's different after all compared to other full blown linux distros BUT its different unique frugal approach is what makes it very interesting and fun and that's what made it my all time fave linux OS.
I've tried many linux distros and loved numerous of them but Puppy Linux is a MUST HAVE for me and the rest can come and go. PUPPY LINUX simply ROCKS!
P.S. -> It's also VERY easy to install for a dual/multiple boot system.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-29
Votes: 11
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Fossapup64 works very well. All of my windows programming utilities and compilers work! All of the DOS games collected over 30 years work! Regina REXX win/linux works! Winamp works. PAF5 works. Ancestral Quest Works.
The supplied spreadsheet and word processing programs work and are compatable with MSWord and Excell.
Sound with and without speakers works correctly. WiFi works, Ethernet works.
Like being able to use the computer without saving anything to hard drive!
My grand children find this pup very easy to use.
Thanks to those that made this pup!
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-02-26
Votes: 40
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Puppy was an interesting distribution before Fossapup64's version (including this one).
The multiple versions offered on the official site and on the forum mean that we lose. But which one should I use?
By its nature, Puppy resides in RAM. Many derivative versions use the Void repositories, Slackware or Debian suffer from obesity and increase RAM consumption. And I won't mention the multiple ways in which they must be installed which are not always consistent between versions, possible problems with the installation of packages from repositories and outside repositories, bugs and hardware recognition problems.
Puppy wants to give himself a makeover but he loses his essence. What matters is the user experience and accessibility to different applications for daily needs. Unfortunately, distributions like Antix, Q4OS and Bodhi will give you greater user experiences on low-resource hardware.
But if you're curious, try the 32-bit versions using the Ubuntu/Debian repositories. Or just versions like Bionicpup64 or Fossapup64.
The forum will be useful to you if you have any problems using it.
Not typical Linux distribution. Ideal for those who like problems!
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-02-01
Votes: 34
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As an avid user and long-time supporter of Puppy Linux, I am deeply disappointed by the drastic changes the operating system has undergone since its original creator, Barry Kauler, decided to step away from the project.
Puppy Linux, once celebrated for its lightweight design, speed, and user-friendly interface, has lost its charm and distinctive characteristics in the wake of Kauler's departure.
One of the key aspects that drew me to Puppy Linux was its commitment to simplicity. The early versions, masterminded by Kauler, were renowned for their minimalistic approach, allowing users to enjoy a quick and efficient computing experience even on older hardware. However, the recent iterations seem to have abandoned this philosophy, opting for a more convoluted design and unnecessary features that contribute to bloat rather than utility.
The lack of a clear and consistent vision for Puppy Linux post-Barry Kauler is evident in the haphazard updates and changes. The absence of a guiding force has resulted in a fractured and disjointed user experience. The once intuitive interface has given way to a confusing mishmash of features that seem to have been added without careful consideration for user needs or feedback.
Moreover, the community spirit that was once a hallmark of Puppy Linux has dwindled. Without Kauler's leadership, the development process lacks direction, and community engagement has suffered. The forums, which were once vibrant with discussions and support, now often go unanswered, leaving users to fend for themselves.
The unfortunate decline in the quality of documentation and support resources further underscores the negative impact of Kauler's departure. Updates are poorly documented, leaving users in the dark about changes and troubleshooting procedures. The lack of a centralized and accessible knowledge base makes it increasingly difficult for both new and experienced users to navigate and resolve issues.
In conclusion, Puppy Linux has lost its way in the post-Barry Kauler era. The neglect of its core principles, the absence of a clear vision, and the decline in community engagement have transformed a once-beloved operating system into a shadow of its former self. Until these issues are addressed and a renewed commitment to the original ethos is established, I find it challenging to recommend Puppy Linux to others in its current state.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-01-27
Votes: 2
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Learned a lot trying to set up and use F96-CE (fossspup64). Once installed, fought with the system for hours to try to get avahi-daemon (zeroconf/bonjour) to work and advertise my laser printer to my iOS devices. Abject failure.
In the end, puppy is useful if the software the user desires is part of the base package. But for situations that the software might have to be installed, results are not guaranteed.
I can't recommend this distro, because it's just too weird. It's a neat concept, I want to love it, I sank days into trying to fit it to my use case. But to compare, I installed a more normal flavour of debian and had all my software installed and running properly within minutes, by using apt.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-01-12
Votes: 9
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I really liked using FossaPup64 9.5 in my dual boot computer. I ran it on a M.2 drive, 8Gb RAM and an i3 Intel processor.
It was fast, well laid out and I liked the feature that I could set it up to turn the computer off at a selected time.
However the initial setup took too long, I could not control the monitor brightness, audio setup and so on. So I looked for
another version of puppyLinux. After a deep dive into the home pages and other/latest versions of puppyLinux, I found
BookwormPup64 version 10.0.3 and I downloaded it. It was easier to set up with automatic scripts that could even respond
to brightness, audio connections, wifi connections, bluetooth setup etc. Also it had an huge list of applications.
Also this runs on a Debian base and like puppyLinux family it, can run in RAM.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-17
Votes: 18
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I know Puppy since 2006 and I love it. There where some extraordinary versions as 2.11/2.12/4.3.1/5.3.1/5.7.1/6.3.2/....
I miss some things as full install in recent Puppys also not always works multibootinstall when you don't install all Operating systems from scratch.
If you start and use mbr, classic partitionsystem (not GPT) you will love Puppy - it does everything you need in an intuitive way. You don't need to be a Linux-expert. Also old people wrote me that they where able to use it, when their windows failed to work and I had installed Puppy primerly for suport reasons.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-30
Votes: 5
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pros:
* it is really fast.
* this is the distribution that consumes the least system resources.
* with ''only ram'' option just like the first installation, it becomes brand new every time you open it.
* is independent, packages from many distributions can be installed.
* there are several versions to choose from, it may seem complicated at first for novices, the learning curve is 2 weeks at most.
* the default tools in it have been carefully chosen, I use it as the main distribution.
cons:
* no cons, no crashes, no cache.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-09-29
Votes: 16
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Just installed on an old 32bit Pentium 4 / 1G RAM to test it in multiboot with AntiX & Windows Xp.
Installation is not so easy as Grub4Dos fail to find my others distro and to install boot menu ! I finally install it without grub and I modified the grub.cfg file ( from AntiX) with forum data.
Moreover with several versions ( ubuntu , slackware ..,? ) this add difficulties !
I would summarize as follow :
Pros :
- complete system with Gparted, catfish,.....& some others app as radiolist
- beautiful desktop
- quite fast even for an old machine
Cons:
- No documentation ( only a forum ! )
- Poor forum ( specially if no english)
- package manager too complex
- some bugs like keyboard sometime in Azerty ( requested) ,sometimes in Qwerty ! request to go into menu each time!
- booting time long (50 s instead of 30 s for Antix )
- install with Grub4DOS bugged
- screen resolution problem ( "high" 1440x900 resolution not found , request manual adding with xrandr functions)
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-07-08
Votes: 8
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I use it on a low-end chromebook, it is amazingly fast. First you need to put your chromebook in developer mode. Then you need to install the proper firmware to boot UEFI (follow instructions from mrchromebox.tech). Etch the ISO on a USB thumb drive and you can boot puppy (when booting, press CTRL-L to enter into the bios, insert the USB thumb drive, select it to boot).
You then have a fairly complete OS sitting completely in RAM, no need to install it or to set up dual-boot. The pre-installed utilities are sufficient for most tasks and extremely light. The look-and-feel is a bit old-school, but straightforward. You can install the browser of your choice (there is a menu entry for that), and install a couple of command-line tools you need using the package manager. You can even install LibreOffice if you want to, although the antique Abiword might be sufficient to draft simple memos.
The packages are pulled from the Slackware repositories on this version. There also exist Ubuntu-based versions of puppy linux, which are also good. It is just a matter of choice, the latest Ubuntu version containes just a bit more applications (look for the F96 version).
Puppy is different from other distributions as it runs in root. This is not an issue since the ISO is not corruptible and you could just reboot if needed. Also, it is a distribution for single users. For safer web browsing, there is a restricted "spot" user you can configure in the startup menu.
For chromebook, you may want to delete the file etc\acpi\actions\suspend.sh, which makes the laptop reboot instead of suspend, for example if you close the lid.
Since it runs completely in RAM, it is amazingly fast. If you turn off the laptop, it leaves no trace on the laptop. In my case, I can still use the chromebook for family purposes. Also, it is very efficient from the power consumption standpoint, in my case providing 8 hours or more of operation.
I have tried several lightweight distributions, this one is the most efficient and complete in my opinion.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-06-24
Votes: 15
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Am running debian on 2 laptops, arch for my "gamer rig", and 3 laptops from the 2000s (thinkpads, of course) with puppy. Xenial, Fossa and bionic pups, however I've also tried slackware and tahr pups. Been using linux since 2020. Will admit it took a good while to figure out how to use puppy os. Spent some hours troubleshooting for my unique needs. Ended up using puppy daily for browsing (after figuring out how to update firefox, that's the first thing I suggest you do, don't bother using any other browsers it comes with, as it is quite effort to get them up to date), word processing for school work, pdf reading, video/movie watching, emulating psx games, etc. Due to how puppy is set up, I have both been able to use it on days I did not want to bother tinkering and wanted to use my laptops casually, but I've also been able to troubleshoot and learn a lot about PCs/linux in the process, making it easier for me to understand and use debian when I needed to do more tech savvy things on other PCs. The repos aren't too up to date, so you won't get every niche program you crave, but you still get most of the basics. Don't expect telegram, element, spotify, etc. internet based software to work unless you really want to go through a lot of steps, and have an annoying time keeping them up to date. The effort wasn't worth it for me.
They say the installer is hard, but as a noob, I was able to figure it out by following a couple tutorials at the same time. Not that daunting. It is an OS very not likely to ever break, since essencially, it never receives any updates, aside bug fixes. It's made me realize that I really don't need the latest featues, aside keeping my firefox up to date. Which is easy enough to do. It has brought new life into my 2gb to 4gb laptops, making them feel like new. I can have a lot of tabs open at once, or worst case scenario, run 1 video with 5 text based tabs open, on a laptop with just 2gb of RAM. It feels as fast as when I first got these archaic laptops back in the day when I was a kid. I see myself in the future always having a 2nd laptop running puppy os, since the experience is pleasant once you've taken the time to familiarize and learn how to use it correctly. Easy options during install to set everything to run as root, no need for logins at boot, no need to worry about updates, nor anything breaking, etc. If you do anything risky, you can setup so that sessions are not saved before you reboot. I can see myself using this distro for the rest of my life on cheap 2gb RAM travel sized laptops, or second hand ones, when I don't need my debian PCs. Wacom tablets run excellent on puppy, if you don't mind using an ancient version of krita, of course. Was more effort to setup my huion tablet though.
Overall, great niche distro for oddball people like myself. I started using puppy to revive a few pre-historic laptops that were gifted to me, thinking it'd be a temporary OS for me until these current laptops pass away, to now seeing myself using puppy for many years to come, assuming this project never gets abandoned. My favorite experience as of writing this has been with fossapup.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-06-23
Votes: 8
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I trialed both FossaPup and BionicPup. For home users (I am not sure how IBM MQ and IBM ACE would work on a puppy on a Puppy system) Puppy has a lot of merit. It is blazingly fast like SliTaz and Porteus and far easier to configure. Like Porteu,Puppy has its own way of doing things, it is not standard Linux, so a little learning is in order, but damn it is fast and light.
I am not sure why there was such a spread between free, top,and htop in terms of memory but with the firewall running it was using 193 MB via free -m and top and around 300 MB via htop. Did I say it is fast? I clicked ongnumeric and the spreadsheet was up as my finger came off the key,Palemoon was up quickly playing a youtube video and total RAM burned was only 512 MB via htop. Fastest opening for images or playing downloaded videos I have yet seen.
Lots of apps, very, very fast, an easy to navigate, intuitive desktop (reminds me of Q4OS), great set-up utilities (set up wifi). For homeusers who just want to surf the net, read e-mails, watch youtube, run a spreadsheet and do word processing this is a winner. A great distro.
Interestingly, the Puppy forum gives great support, on par with Mint for responsiveness. With some of the distros it may be hard o get assistance but the Puppy community is very friendly and helpful. There is a level of camaraderie n the Puppy community absent in many distro specific forums,
If you running older hardware also check out Bodhi, Porteus, WattOS, SliTaz, Q4OS, LXLE,
tfb
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-06-08
Votes: 7
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I don't like this disro, there are many versions, and finding the one that works for you can lead to dozens of Installations and takes a lot of time.
If in the end it is possible you will find the one that is useful for you, the whole process of adding software that you need (you cannot remove what is installed by default and there are many things that will be useful for a geek, but for me they only take up space, because they don't I have no idea what they are for) will take you a lot of time.
It is difficult to use so I wouldn't recommend it for a starting point in Linux. There are a lot of distributions which are more beginner friendly like Ubuntu, Linux Mint and so on.
For gaming puppy linux is impossible to use, except some basic games, but your can't play to your favorite ones.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-28
Votes: 3
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Im running F96-ce at this moment in time. Puppy is an absolut brilliant distro. i wonder why it doesnt have more followers? its speady and easy to use. of course the transision from other linux like for eks the ubuntu and debian derevatives takes a little getting use to, and learning how to. but im kind of a newbie and not a teck nerd, and i learned quite fast.
i tried a lot of different distroes and puppy is by far one of the fastest, F96 -ce runing at around 330 mb ram at startup!!!!
I urge everybody to give it a try - you wont be dissapointet!!! the puppy community is always helpfull and fun, a bunch of good people!
Kindly Gnimmelf
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 2
Date: 2023-05-25
Votes: 1
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It was nice years ago, when computers hasn't got nowadays power.- Today it is fixed in the past.
All of us know that Puppy Linux is a lightweight and minimalist Linux distribution that is designed to run on older or low-spec hardware. While Puppy Linux can be useful in certain situations, there are a few reasons why it may not be recommended for everyone:
Limited package availability: Puppy Linux uses its own package manager called "PET" (Puppy Package Manager) and doesn't have access to the wide range of software available in mainstream Linux distributions. This can make it challenging to find and install certain applications or libraries that you may need.
Less community support: Puppy Linux has a smaller user base compared to popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Fedora. As a result, there may be fewer online resources, forums, or community support available when you encounter issues or need help with troubleshooting.
Lack of long-term support: Puppy Linux follows a different release model compared to many mainstream distributions. Instead of regular long-term support (LTS) releases, Puppy Linux tends to have more frequent updates and releases. This can make it more difficult to rely on Puppy Linux for long-term stability and security updates.
Steeper learning curve: While Puppy Linux is known for its simplicity and ease of use, it still requires some technical knowledge and familiarity with Linux. If you are new to Linux or prefer a more user-friendly experience, other distributions like Ubuntu or Linux Mint may be more suitable.
Hardware compatibility issues: Puppy Linux may not always work out of the box with all hardware configurations. Due to its lightweight nature, certain hardware components or drivers may not be supported, requiring additional configuration or troubleshooting to get them working properly.
Ultimately, whether Puppy Linux is suitable for you depends on your specific needs and requirements. If you have older hardware or prefer a minimalist Linux distribution, Puppy Linux can be a viable option. However, if you require extensive software availability, long-term support, or a larger community for support, you may want to consider other mainstream Linux distributions.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 6.3.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-23
Votes: 2
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For me Puppy is quite perfect.
I loved v2.11 and v.2.12
also v. 5.3.1 Precise
v. 6.3.2 and now 8.0
It became important to me still to find Puppy 32 bit but also versions that cope with uefi
I like liveCD but also full install (I'm sorrysome versions don't offer anymore)
The Installer for grub 1 and also the installer for grub4dos helped me in difficult multiboot combinations I don't whant to miss them and I miss a tool that easy for grub 2.
I whant to be able where to install grub (e.g. beginning of the linux partition) , also do I whant to choose if MBR or UEFI and so on.
The software that usually comes with is small but does it's work and it is included everything and a bit more used in everyday work
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 3
Date: 2022-12-20
Votes: 24
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It is a good distro, but it lacks support.
There is a forum but not very friendly.
Pros :
+ small, but not small enough
+ all programs are loaded in RAM
+ very few bugs, all works ok
+ can run from USB or CD
Cons :
- very complicated for a beginner
- bootloaders are impossible to understand for a newbie
- default web browser Palemoon is much too slow and buggy
- almost impossible to upgrade programs versions
- themes are ugly in comparison to ubuntu
- they use old and outdated Kernel versions !
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-20
Votes: 2
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Absurdly helpful and amazing little distro. I use it as a 'recovery cd' every time I encounter a feisty OS (usually Win) that is giving problems or refusing to boot altogether to fix whatever is wrong from Puppy. It has saved me many times and worked each time. Insanely fast and responsive too.
Alternatively, it is also a great portable OS, which is amazing in and of itself. Plenty of apps to work with included right off the bat with which to perform any basic task you could need.
One of my fav distros that will always have a place in my heart, if only because it has constantly proven itself a lifesaver.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-20
Votes: 2
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Sucessfully installed to CD-R, DVD-R and USB.
Default Navigator "Mozilla" Lite needs some tweaks if runing at less than 4 cores (to prevent slug or hang of whole system):
in about:config search for html5
find the boolean line "html5.offmainthread" and set it to "false"
Helpful also:
in about:config search for autoplay
find the boolean line "media.autoplay.enabled and set it to "false";
find the boolean line "media.block-play-untilvisible and set it to "true".
If your system has 4 core or more this tweak fasten complex sites loading:
Click button of 3 paralell lines [Open Menu] and click Preferences;
Click "Enable Multi-process Light"; Will ask your for a Restart; Say "Yes".
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2022-12-18
Votes: 1
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I have Installed various flavors of Linux (Antix, Slackware, Ubuntu, Manjaro, Void, Centos), wi8th no or very little issues.
But, Puppy Linux Fossapup64_9.5 is the most crappy version I've ever witnessed. No what what, it simply goes on to Grub4Dos and I till this day have not been able to do a USB install or run it live from USB. I've used a formatted USB stick and even used USB HDD and used Linux's dd utility to create a bootable disk, but both ways it simply opens up to Grub4Dos window with no further options.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 5
Date: 2022-12-16
Votes: 8
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I installed the 64 bit version on my laptop. Everything works normally except wifi.
We find there the usual universe of Puppy. All the software for daily use is there as usual.
This is often the case for Puppy with a Slackware or Void database. I tried to load the modules corresponding to my laptop but nothing worked.
I'm just going to go back to an Ubuntu-based Puppy and continue using EasyOS.
Why make it simple when you can make it complicated!
Not sure that we will attract followers with this version…
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 5
Date: 2022-12-15
Votes: 3
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Sorry, I love Puppy Linux but on its Ubuntu base. Slackware doesn't work at all for new hardware, nor does it allow you to easily install proprietary software. Puppy used to be fun, if not very functional, but now it's useless. Slackware is for nostalgics, but not for serious work on your computer. I also liked the theme of Puppy aesthetically, but now this edition changes the aesthetics of the desktop a lot and I don't like it, it doesn't seem fun to me like Puppy was. Puppy's engineer is now with EasyOS, which is a very good operating system and much more functional than puppy, but I miss the real Puppy Linux. Come home, Puppy Linux!!
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 7
Date: 2022-12-15
Votes: 1
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There is no firmware, so you need to download the firmware package and install for wifi and bluetooth devices. Maybe you must be on wired network. Good for repairing other systems, really responsive distro. JWM by default. You can install on harddrive. Based on Slackware 15.0.
You should not be afraid for tinkering and typing commands on terminal. It is loaded from Ramdrive, blazing fast. Not for everyone.
Great portable distro.
+ Size
+ Responsiveness
+ Repository
+ No pulseaudio for audio
+ Portable
- Light browser
- Firmware not loaded by default
- it is not easy install on hd
- you run all applications as Root
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 22.12
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-11
Votes: 5
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Simply amazing!
I've used another portable distro based on Slackware--Porteus 5--but my preference is Puppy. Porteus 5 works quite well once you get your head wrapped around the Porteus way of doing things; my experience with the S15Pup64 edition, on the other hand, required no deep dives into the user forum. Puppy's wizards do all the hand-holding.
I remember pondering the diminutive size of the Puppy iso: how good can it be?
Sometimes great things still come in small packages. Ten out of ten.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-09-23
Votes: 15
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While I have always liked Puppy for it's small size and ability to fulfill almost everything a person would need an operating system to do , I do wish the developers would get back to what Puppy was before they included Ubuntu , Slackware , and Debian compatibility
I liked when you could just download a .pup , .pet , or .sfs activate it and it worked .
Now it seems the old school simple method is being overshadowed by the "compatibilities".
Sometimes the "compatible" applications just don't work.
If I wanted Ubuntu , Slackware , or Debian , I would use them.
I often wonder what Puppy would be if only Puppy specific applications were available in the original formats .
I think Puppy would be a whole lot more if Puppy was just Puppy .
Please notice that I gave Puppy a 10 rating.
Macpup was (2013) the best Puppy I think, I wish they'd update it.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2022-09-22
Votes: 1
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Couldn't get on internet. The most important event when trying a new OS is surely ease of entry to Internet. Spent a frustrating hr going around in circles. I certainly finished like a puppy chasing my own tail. I can't even submit this because I have to use 500 characters.
What can I say when I can't test the OS. I've no doubt that it is my fault that I can't get onto Internet but there you are: I really tried but I'd advise the construction person or people to really nail this as the most important issue. If they did then I have a feeling this little puppy would grow into a big dog
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 7.5
Rating: 8
Date: 2022-09-02
Votes: 8
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Pros
>uses aprox. 250 to 500mb of RAM, making it fast and smooth assuming your PC has 3 to 4gb of RAM like mine
>you can get chromium for a bit of privacy
>oldschool aesthetic, assuming you like that 90s look for your distro
>simple, not overwhelming, beginner friendly if you get this for your child, grandparents, or use this for yourself just for browsing, writing, etc.
>very stable, I own several computers all using different distros, and have installed various distros for friends, and the only distros that never broke was arch and puppy for me. hands down more stable than any debian based distros I have tried in the past.
>love the way it tracks CPU usage, RAM, temperature, battery life, etc.
>never experienced any glitches outside of gaming.
Cons
>hard to find several settings, programs, etc. which will give you a headache, many of these are also grouped under weird names to further make you feel lost.
>most commonly used programs simply do not exist on this, including browsers, comes with many outdated dead browsers
>not for gaming due to missing textures, difficulty installing steam, etc
>most young adults WILL hate this distro, I help friends by installing lightweight distros on their archaic laptops and puppy has always been the least favorite
>say goodbye if you are trying to revive a 1 to 2gb RAM laptop, I do not recommend it based on my experience, you have better luck just finding a distro that uses even less RAM
>videos via youtube have screen tearing or even slight fps drops, but this might also be due to my hardware and not puppy being at fault, meanwhile archive.org video streaming is mostly smooth
>despite being aimed at old PCs, not a single puppy flavor was successfully installed besides Bionic and Xenial on my IBM era laptops, as for lenovo thinkpads from the 2000s, puppy cannot be installed at all or glitches half way through the installation
I love Puppy despite making a long list of flaws. I recommend most people I meet to try it out. It is underrated. It gives me a lot of nostalgia due to the way it looks and makes me feel comfortable and at home. Not to be used as a main distro, but for sure is fantastic for a few old dingy laptops to use them for school, at home or vacation browsing, not too good for chat software however. This would be a perfect distro if it just had access to more programs you could install.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-08-23
Votes: 4
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I found out about puppy back in 2.02. Although, I wasn't a frequent user until 4.1.2. Since then I have been running 12 to 16 year old computers. I have just now resolved to keep only 64 bit computers running.
I have tried other versions like Ubuntu, Lubuntu, Mint, and Zorin. Although printers and other network items set up easier in those distributions (things I do once), they all pale in comparison to the ease of use for multiple desktops and easy access to my applications (things I do daily).
Puppy has always been light and therefore fast. It has a great set of tools fresh out of the distro and you can easily add a large variety from the Ubuntu based repositories.
It deserves an average rating of 9.5 so I give it a 10 to bump it up. (plus 9.5 isn't a choice)
I'm going to try easyOS soon. Barry is brilliant!
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-17
Votes: 22
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This is my favorite linux OS. It just works on every single computer I put it on. Old or new it has worked on every one. I just used 9.5 fossapup to boot up over 20 different laptops and pc's to decide whether or not to keep them or part them out before spring clean up. They all booted fine and was able to test them all out thoroughly. I've used Puppy since 3.01 and have yet to find a computer that it wont work with. That's pretty darn good if you ask me. I can't say that about any other distro. I highly recommend Puppy Linux. 10 out of 10.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-15
Votes: 3
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Excellent lightweight distro for a usb flash drive.
Some pros:
* fast
* relatively simple
* pretty configurable
* Works pretty dang good on all sorts of hardware
Some cons:
* can be a pain in the backside when something doesn't work right (common among linux in general)
* Can be a bit of a pain to get it installed properly on a usb stick.
I found a workaround that creates a beautiful usb drive.
Use virtualbox as root to fire up fossapup, set up the usb config in virtualbox to allow the usb stick. Then use the fossapup to install itself to the usb stick. Might have to use gparted to get the usb stick prepped first.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 6
Date: 2022-05-10
Votes: 4
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Pros:
There is a 32-bit version (Ubuntu Bionic Beaver based) for older low-RAM systems (less than 2Gb) that work better than 64-bit Linux distributions.
Smallest functional Linux system, with low resource needs (RAM; processor) -- some others are small but you have to add much to get something out of them so they become big.
Any Puppy seems to run spritely on even 15 year old computers and from various boot devices.
Easy-enough installation
Many versions and variations (UBB 32-bit here)
Cons:
Many versions and variations.
Package dependencies aren't always resolved with the packages that are supposedly already figured out for this Puppy version (think ChromiumUBB, Clementine, Qbat). If you "try" a package and don't like it, sometimes removing it through the package manager will break dependencies or won't allow it to be uninstalled due to now required dependencies. Some packages then introduce multiple versions of libraries that can't be removed for the previous reason.
Confusing information about the version being used, in regards to setting up or fixing.
Sometimes with in the same version, the guiding information windows conflict with a previous message (think running web browsers as Spot choices at the beginning, but you have to add Firefox later which then comes in without Spot). You have to be a knowledgeable Linux admin or ask the community.
The community buries the knowledge in the forums and you have to hunt.
Not all provided packages actually work (think battery monitor that doesn't refresh)
Setting preferences can be a chore (Hint: make your own theme and save the changes first, then apply it). JVM is fiddly.
Linux kernels may appear to some to be outdated, but fit for the time period of origination (32-bit UBB is kernel 4.9...) I'm not sure how kernel security updates are handled with older but still currently offered Puppy versions.
Overall, make a base system and a backup on the side to quickly recover from before a package install. Once you get a base system set up, keep that copy. Keep the idea of its use simple for old machines; a more modern machine should probably use a larger system to take easy advantage of the current hardware available. In other words, I wouldn't buy a computer to put Puppy on but would put it on a secondary older machine with limited purposes in mind. Keep expectations low, and Puppy versions are a great option.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 8
Date: 2022-03-23
Votes: 6
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I'm not exactly a newbie, but haven't installed anything new in Linux for at least 8 years. I'd like a new version of Puppy and am finding it hard to navigate all the operations one has to do to get the thing installed. I read about unetbootin, but am not sure how safe it is given where the program would be downloaded from.
I like the speed and security that Puppy provides, you can carry it around with you on a flash drive if you are traveling and comes with a lot of utilities already installed.
I've used both Ubuntu and Mint for decades as they come from their downloads. However, installing Puppy still requires a good working knowledge of how to manage the "terminal" operations one has to perform and I fear making some kind of dreadful error while attempting to get it downloaded. I reformatted my former version of Puppy on the flash drive but for some reason the file system is still msdos even though I've chosen Fat32 repeatedly. In one place my laptop tells me it is msdos while in another it is Fat32. Who do I believe?
While viewing the file system on our older Puppy drive (5.7) from years ago, just locating the more used applications like internet and mail were difficult. It would be nice to have the program set up with the major things people use Puppy for the most would be right there in front of your nose as icons on the desktop. If there is a selector engine, that could be there first that one could put away somewhere once all your selections have been made. I find the default font and icon size are too small and some of them give you no idea what on earth they are for.
I think it would be wonderful if the most used programs like Ubuntu, Mint and Puppy could be made in packages that the novice user could easily install without all the intimidating "terminal" stuff. There could be a download site where after you get your flash drive set up, all you have to do is hit the button and there it is waiting for you. Even if it was the most generic version, the tough stuff would be behind you and all you'd have to do is personalize it and perhaps download a few packages.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-01
Votes: 25
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In the past, I always had a Puppy on a flash drive, so I could boot any computer if it had problems, or just for run. This used the option to run the OS completely from RAM, thus also not needing any install and also not changing anything on the hard disk.
These days, I installed it to the hard disk on an old laptop at home, which was really struggling with Windows. (They call this install to the hard disk "frugal install".) I have to say, it works great. It looks fine to me, it works really fast, and there are no issues. Happy with it. :)
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-01-28
Votes: 16
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I use puppy 9.5 as a maintenance and rescue flash drive. The small size of the image, and running from ram option, make it suitable for my purpose. Plus... powerful pre-installed packages, and root as default user, make it very easy to use.
It boots from UEFI without problem. But for MBR, it just didn't work. I should manually install grub before it can boot properly.
9 out of 10 for this beautiful artwork.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-01-19
Votes: 24
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Very simple, perfect for package update, fast and small.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-01-01
Votes: 12
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Very lightweight distro, will resurrect any machine from many years ago. A distro which can revive your old computer, or an OS to be run inside of a USB or CD.
I used to use Puppy many years ago when it was young. I discovered Linux back about 2009.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-12-27
Votes: 5
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I use Puppy as main OS a long time now. It's is awesome, fast and customizable.
Problems:
1) Booting from iso gets user into grub prompt, which is very confusing.
2) Sometimes It seems PaleMoon stops responding in a way driving system almost totally frozing (it happens on two difference devices with different processors and chipsets). I guess it's a Palemoon issue.
3) When opening media file with double click, sometimes DeadBeef runs in the background as a new instance and the only way to stop it playing is to kill the process. Sometimes it loads the audio file but runs DeadBeef in pause state. But I guess it's a DeadBeef issue, tho.
4) Some very good themes are removed.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-06
Votes: 25
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I use PuppyLinux on netbook with Atom processor and 2GB RAM.
PuppyLinux once again brought usefulness to the old netbook that was kept in the drawer and was of no use.
Surfing the WEB with Vivaldi Browser is great!
Basic tools of work: email, text editor, etc, runs smoothly and quickly!
Sorry for my poor english.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-03
Votes: 33
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Lightweight, stable, looks great, is very cunsromozable, had different “Puppies” for different usage and you can easily create your own! System resource usage is great, applications respond in a speedy manner, no lag, updating the system packages is quick and straightforward. Others have said it better, but I wanted to put my opinion in on Puppy. I highly recommend this.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-11-24
Votes: 24
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Wow! Fast, easy to use, looks great and lets me get done day to day tasks and it stays out of my way too. I recommend!
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 6.3.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-10-20
Votes: 27
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I have tried using it as a Live CD. a Live USB, a frugal install on HDD, a duel install with Windows install options are many.
It is easy
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-09-21
Votes: 0
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Latest 9.5 "foss" version live usb does not boot (legacy bios/mbr computer).
Previous version 8.0 bionic live usb stick boots OK.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-09-16
Votes: 11
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It's small, fast, and has a great desktop reminiscent of Windows 9x. Puppy Linux does exactly everything it expects to be - A distro which can revive your old computer, or an OS to be run inside of a USB or SD card whenever the need arises. However, there are some caveats with Puppy Linux...
Since Puppy Linux is so minimal, this sometimes means that certain programs do not work correctly. Case in point, Mullvad would not work correctly on version BionicPup 8.0 because of the old Linux kernel. Also, sometimes the package manager is a bit limited...
Pros:
* The desktop is great - Lots of nice GUI tools are included, so you could get by just fine without using the command line.
* No bloat - All programs are lightweight, only 1 program per task, and minimal amount of dependencies.
* Can be run entirely from USB/CD
* Has support for old x86 hardware
Cons:
* Some programs do not work correctly with Puppy Linux due to it's lightweight nature, but I should stress that this is very rare
* The documentation is pretty lacking. I remember being confused as to how to install software when I first tried it.
* The package manager is sometimes lacking with its choice of programs - though this has gotten a lot better with the recently made compatibility with .deb packages. Also the command line is fully GUI-based which might be lacking for some.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 8
Date: 2021-08-05
Votes: 5
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This is not a a distro for kids an not for begginers!!! it's for you if you know what is Linux and have some experience. Quickpet helps you with anything just by one click (chrome, skype, etc.).
Buy it was really hard to install it with uefi and i'm not begginer in Linux-world.... Didn ´t recognised my phone as ethernet, didn ´t recognised my wifi card on new hardware.... but finally i've installed it on a old pc and it flies, it runs speedly, really. I was surprised of his 600 mg ram to stand up, but at least it works very quickly, i think it opens and run firefox like no one else.
I love it: it's funny, very customizable, and no bugs, no freezes, no lags!
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-07-08
Votes: 0
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I couldn't start it on my flash drive, no matter what I tried, and I still had wireless connection issues. I think it needs an improvement in terms of hardware drivers support...
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-07-06
Votes: 0
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Very lightweight distro, will resurrect any machine from many years ago, but that's all. It lacks many features, repositories are extremely limited, and many packages are out of date. Recurrent problems with certain hardware, which was my case, like audio card and bluetooth. I don't see it as a distro for ''home users'' as they claim, it seems more like it is for a very specific niche, who need something extremely light for some weak or old system. You can only use root, and it's extremely difficult to even change the password. I also encountered some problems where the terminal could not find CLI commands or identify apps, like vim. Very difficult to use as a daily drive. I've come to the conclusion that Puppy is not for me, but I wish good adventures for those who want to try it out.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 9.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-06-23
Votes: 2
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Managed to boot the live iso from a dvd. While you try to install don't forget to set the boot flag on the partition from gparted otherwise your puppy won't boot. After copying files from live iso to my puppy partition i expected to set up a user and a password but i didn't get that kind of option so you'll have to use this puppy as root always. About the much advertised lightweight features of puppy i can tell you it's not quite the case as it uses over 500 mb memory without starting anything while artix linux uses with xfce only 270mb. As a bonus point puppy allows you to choose f2fs filesystem which is very good for usb sticks and ssd. For the graphical part i can't say much but is rather ugly it's true it's minimalist but slax is minimalist too and looks better. It uses it's own package management called pet and nobody really knows much about it. So i gave it a 9 not to add not to remove any points from the average rating to encourage the puppy linux team but i would give it an 8.
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