On the DVD

64-bit

While Puppy Linux is usually listed as a distribution, it is actually a family of distributions. Originally aimed at small installations, Puppy Linux is now known for the features that they all have in common. Included on this month's DVD is FossaPup 9.5, one of Puppy's better known distributions. To try other Puppy Linux distributions, download them at https://puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io/.

All Puppy Linux distros are built using woof-CE, which creates a distro from an existing binary (usually Ubuntu or Slackware) and can be installed on a single directory or an entire filesystem. Each uses its own choice of widgets, applications, and features. However, each Puppy Linux loads system files into RAM and encrypts personal files rather than using passwords. Each, too, opens with a Quick Setup window and can save the current setup when shutting down.

Like all Puppy distros, FossaPup installs quickly and offers some unusual approaches to computing that can be appreciated by all users.

Buy this article as PDF

Express-Checkout as PDF
Price $2.95
(incl. VAT)

Buy Linux Magazine

SINGLE ISSUES
 
SUBSCRIPTIONS
 
TABLET & SMARTPHONE APPS
Get it on Google Play

US / Canada

Get it on Google Play

UK / Australia

Related content

  • Puppy Linux

    Trying out Puppy Linux requires picking a Puppy distribution. We provide a brief overview of some of the most popular Puppy variants.

  • This Month's DVD

    10 Small Distro ISOs and 4 Small Distro Virtual Appliances

  • Lightweight Linux Distros

    Are you ready to escape the bloat of mainstream Linux? We look at four lightweight, but general-purpose Linux distributions: Puppy Linux, Tiny Core Linux, antiX Linux, and Alpine Linux.

  • Puppy Linux

    Not just one operating system, Puppy Linux is a diverse collection of lightweight operating systems designed for efficiency.

  • Wary Puppy 5.0 Now Available

    Wary Puppy, a project developed to provide on-going Puppy Linux solutions for older hardware, announced today that version 5.0 is ready and available for download.

comments powered by Disqus
Subscribe to our Linux Newsletters
Find Linux and Open Source Jobs
Subscribe to our ADMIN Newsletters

Support Our Work

Linux Magazine content is made possible with support from readers like you. Please consider contributing when you’ve found an article to be beneficial.

Learn More

News