* Compatibility: A Puppylinux distribution can also be built and assembled using packages and components from another Linux distribution called in Puppy the “binary compatible” distribution. Get the ISO, burn it to a CD/DVD using your favorite CD/DVD burner, or flash it using dd ( Windows version) to your USB flash drive, or visit our download page for more comprehensive information.

Why not try it? Download now! (Official distributions) Unofficial derivatives ( “puplets”) → are usually remasters (or remasters of remasters), made and maintained by Puppy Linux enthusiasts, usually targeted for specific purposes.

Woof-built Puppy Linux distributions → developed to suit specific needs and appearances, also targeted for general purpose, and built using Puppy Linux system builder (called Woof-CE) with some additional or modified packages. Official Puppy Linux distributions → maintained by Puppy Linux team, usually targeted for general purpose, and generally built using Puppy Linux system builder (called Woof-CE). There are generally three broad categories of Puppy Linux distributions: Puppy Linux is a collection of multiple Linux distributions, built on the same shared principles, built using the same set of tools, built on top of a unique set of puppy specific applications and configurations and generally speaking provide consistent behaviours and features, no matter which flavours you choose. Puppy Linux is also not a Linux distribution with multiple flavours, like Ubuntu (with its variants of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, etc) though it also comes in flavours.

Puppy Linux is not a single Linux distribution like Debian. Yes, but what does it look and feel like? If one of these things interest you, read on. Variety → hundreds of derivatives (“puplets”), one of which will surely meet your needs.Different flavours → optimised to support older computers, newer computers.Customisable within minutes → remasters.Relatively small size → 300 MB or less.

Ease of use → grandpa-friendly certified ™.Ready to use → all tools for common daily computing usage already included.It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003. Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers.

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