What is Puppy Linux?

Puppy Linux is a unique set of Linux distributions designed specifically for home users. It is equipped with all the necessary tools for everyday computing, making it accessible for novices to use with confidence. With a size of 300 MB or less, it offers speed and flexibility while remaining lightweight. Users can personalize their experience in mere minutes and can create remasters to fit their specific needs. Puppy Linux comes in various versions that are optimized for both older and newer hardware, ensuring everyone can find a suitable option. Additionally, it features a broad range of derivatives known as "puplets," tailored to meet varied user requirements. Unlike Debian, which operates as a singular distribution, or Ubuntu, which has defined variants, Puppy Linux comprises multiple distributions that adhere to shared principles and utilize a common toolkit. These distributions are constructed on a distinctive set of Puppy-specific applications and configurations, resulting in a seamless experience with uniform features and behaviors throughout. This flexibility makes Puppy Linux an excellent option for users who desire simplicity coupled with robust functionality, and it stands out as a reliable choice in the vast landscape of Linux distributions.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Puppy Linux
Date Founded:
2003
Company Location:
United Kingdom
Company Website:
puppylinux.com

Product Details

Deployment
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Video Library
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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Puppy Linux Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: Bawa W.
    Position: Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    I like Puppy Linux

    Date: Mar 13 2025
    Summary

    My favorites are Bookwormpum64 and Fs96 fossapup64.
    Connect bluetooth easily on both puppies.

    85% software i need is available on puppie, the 15% are software for data acquisition that only run on Windows and cannot run on Wine.
    I rarely log into Windows now, i like to work and play in Puppy Linux.
    Thank you to all Puppy Linux contributors.

    Positive

    Fast, light.
    Support from the forum is very active
    Easily to be customized.
    Many puplets to play with: Ubuntu, Debian, Slackware, Void, etc.

    Negative

    For me, No much cons on Puppy Linux as it is a community work. All work n contribute. It is getting better and better.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Retired
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    Bionic Dog is great!

    Date: Jun 28 2024
    Summary

    I started using Linux 22 years ago.
    I've been using Puppy Linux for nine years.
    It's the best Linux experience I've ever had.

    I really enjoy the ROX-file manager.
    The context menu has everything at my fingertips.

    Positive

    It's very easy to use.
    It's fast.
    It's single user.
    It has an intuitive interface.
    It has a wonderful graphical file manager.
    It's easy to upgrade.

    Negative

    Rox-filer can crash if there are more than 3,000 files in one folder.

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