Fatdog64 linux is a small yet versatile 64bit multiuser linux distribution. Puppy linux and its forks use puppy package manager ppm which primarily uses pet packages. It is as simple as installing and running lick, selecting a linux iso image, and clicking install. It was created in august 2016 as a continuation of netrunners kubuntubased desktop edition, but it was rebased on kde neon which is a more cuttingedge project with frequent updates and a semirolling release model.
Although portable packages may be distribution independant. It enables you to save money while doing more work, even allowing you to do magic by recovering data from destroyed pcs or by removing malware from windows. A repository is a place where software can be downloaded and install from the web. Puppy boots into a ramdisk and, unlike live cd distributions that have to keep pulling stuff off the cd, it loads into ram. This second post will have current issues that people have reported this is a useful memory aid for me and also allows people to see current issues without reading the whole thread. There are versions of puppy linux built to support ubuntu, slackware, and raspbian packages. Puppy linux is a unique family of linux distributions meant for the homeuser. Apr 12, 2020 a global variable for the init file system set in. The puppy linux project produces a lightweight distribution which includes many graphical utilities in a small download. Install puppy linux as the only operating system in either a real computer or a virtual machine. Lxpup offers the openbox window manager, lxpanel panel manager and pcmanfm file manager. Applications such as seamonkey, abiword, gnumeric, and gxinexine are included. Stretchdog is a variant of debiandog info and credits based on debian 9 stretch built from scratch by using debootstrap, see also here and here. Microsoft windows, apple mac osx and ubuntu linux are examples of operating systems.
Repositories packages people projects dismiss grow your team on github. Lxpup is a version of puppy linux using the lxde desktop environment and is an updated descendent of loukitchous lxpup. Apache openoffice free alternative for office productivity tools. Puppy linux is a lightweight linux distribution that focuses on ease of use. A list of installed packages is shown, uninstall packages by selecting one from this list. Slickquick pet add popular software quickly puppy package management add software via gui package management repositories download and install software from the web puppy software. A puppylinux distribution can also be built and assembled using packages. Puppy linux s package manager, puppy package manager, installs packages in pet puppy enhanced tarball format by default but it also accepts packages from other distros such as. Some packages include a second language, for example french fr or spanish es.
Open pup file puppy linux dotpup installer package. A puppylinux distribution can also be built and assembled using packages and components from another linux distribution called in puppy the binary compatible distribution. Currently only puppy linux based distributions are supported. Whats particularly interesting about puppy linux is that its not a single operating system platform and more a framework on which other developers have built out their own ecosystems. It has been awhile since the last announcement of an official release of puppy linux, 6. The iso image for puppy linux is less than 200mb, and can live entirely in ram assuming you have a modern system with more than 256mb of ram, of course. Open standards become a member and get discounts on conferences and more, see the nluug website. Typically each linux distribution has its own repository. Linux is a free operating system, and puppy linux is a special build of linux meant to make computing easy and fast. Ppm lets you select packages from online repositories. Jan 09, 2015 debian packages and the apt advanced packagin tool has made advanced features that are now commonly used, like, automatic dependency resolution and signed packages. The easiest way to add more is either a self installing file such as a pet, or by using a package manger such as ppm. It can even use a multisession formatted cdrwdvdrw to save everything back to the cddvd with no hard drive required at all.
Feb 16, 2014 although puppy linux is not as popular as other branches of gnu linux, all hardcore linux users should know how to use the puppy s package manager. Java on wikipedia java help seamonkey project on forum. Maui linux is a desktop linux distribution based on kde neon and featuring kdes plasma desktop. Puppy linux like most versions of linux come with a lot of built in. Ibiblio also hosts the puppy specific packages pet used to build puppies as well as squashfs files sfs with kernels, kernel sources, large applications and application frameworks. Extra software comes in the form of pet packages which can be. Debian packages are used by debian linux, and some of the most used linux distributions, like, ubuntu, linux mint, mepis etc. Please see here 64bit and 32bit, pae and no pae, uefi and bios. Those principles are to be fast, small 300 mb or less, and easy to use.
You can simply download and burn it to an optical disc cd, dvd, cdrw. However, libreoffice will set to the system language or the language you choose at tools options languages. Ibiblio also hosts the puppy specific packages pet used to build puppies as well as squashfs files sfs with kernels. The pup file extension is associated with the puppy linux and used for dotpup installer packages. Puppy also has the capability of installing deb, rpm and tgztxz packages from debian family, red hat family and slackware family of linux operating systems. All the official puppies since version 2 are hosted at ibiblio. Introduction to linux a hands on guide this guide was created as an overview of the linux operating system, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. The way puppy is designed, if you use a frugal type install, software can be installed as an sfs squash file system package. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Barry kauler created puppy linux in 2003, turned it over to the puppy community in 20. Whats different here is that puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite fullfeatured.
Puppy linux provides users with a lightweight, installable live cd which strives to be easy to use. Puppy linux discussion forum view topic pkg cli package. Puppy linux also supports sfs packages files, but that is a whole other topic. Barry kauler has announced the release of a new version of the puppy linux distribution. Basic advice puppy linux is a lean linux distro that will run in ancient intelbased and amdbased computers with tiny amounts of ram. The packages should work for most puppy linux versions. Macpup 525 is the latest and is based on puppy linux 5. Puppy linux discussion forum view topic libreoffice. Wiki now has a new address as in url wikka raffy, the maintainer of, has transferred the site to my server to eliminate duplication, especially as far as server fees are concerned.
This is the preferred method to install very large packages such as. Puppy linux and its derivatives use a different package management system than other distros. It will then download and install the software onto the system. This contains all the apps from lucid puppy with the addition of firefox 4. Puppy linux is a special build of linux meant to make computing easy and fast.
Jan 11, 2011 a fuller list of the versions features is available on the puppy linux site, where its also available for download as a 127mb. Mick amadio, the coordinator for puppy built from slackware 14. Puppy linux has the ability to boot off a flash card or any usb memory device, cdrom, zip disk or ls120240 superdisk, floppy disks, internal hard drive. For those of you who are not familiar with puppy linux, the project is a collection of multiple linux distributions, built on the same shared principles. New address for the wikka april 21, 2019 posted by 01micko.
Extra apps like opera or gimp are available for easy download from the quickpet app on the ibar or the puppy package manager. It is compatible with the binary packages of slackware 14. It is only natural that a lot of puppyisms can be found in easy, though, it must be stated that easy is also very different, and should not be thought of as a fork of puppy. Occasionally, i host useful packages created by other puppy users and developers, as an additional source of their great contribution to the community thanks. The entire system can be run from ram, allowing the boot medium to be removed after the operating system has started. Configure index tools to configure puppy repositories download and. The choice of a binary compatible distribution determines the availability of additional packages, among other things. It is one of the easiest package systems to use if not the easiest. It is able to download the binary source packages from another linux distribution and process them into puppy linux packages by just defining the name of that. The right method to install puppylinux to a usb linux.
In this repository you can also find some puplets created by me and several unsorted files. What is the command line in puppy linux that is equivalent. For older hardware, or for users who really like minimalist systems, theres puppy linux. Slacko puppy is the version of puppy linux which is built on slackware and utilizes the slackware repositories while the puppy tahr 6.
In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution. What is the command line in puppy linux that is equivalent to apt. Puppy linux comes out of the box with a full suite of free software that covers all the standards youd expect from a modern personal computing platform. Puppy linux discussion forum view topic bionicpup64 8.
The ibiblio puppylinux directory is mirrored by several sites worldwide. I have difficulties of installing apps in puppy linux, i realise that aptget, yum dont work in puppy linux, what is the correct command in puppy linux that is equivalent to aptget or yum. Although puppy linux is not as popular as other branches of gnu linux, all hardcore linux users should know how to use the puppy s package manager. To install packages in puppy linux, you either use the puppy package manager ppm on the command line or the quickpet tool. Puppy arcade a puppy based, linux retro gaming distribution, with many emulators included for different systems and consoles, and the multisystem rom browser romloader, and many other exclusive tools. The puppy package manager is a tool for installing and uninstalling packages.
Packages may also be available in the official repository for your puppy either through the puppy package manager or the slickpetquickpet app. All the official puppies since version 2 are hosted at ibiblio ibiblio also hosts the puppy specific packages pet used to build puppies as well as squashfs files sfs with kernels, kernel sources, large applications and application frameworks. Slacko puppy is built from the woofce build system originally developed by barry kauler, the creator of puppy linux, now maintained by a community team. This will need more space than what can be afforded in this faq. May 05, 2008 puppy linux is a live cd linux distribution that is very small and focuses on ease of use and small size 5090mb. You can simply download and burn it to an optical disc cd, dvd. Whats the right method to install puppylinux to a usb drive.
How do i download and install 32bit java for linux platforms. Originally created as a fatter more builtin applications derivative of puppy linux, fatdog has grown to become an independent, mature 64bit linux distribution while still keeping true to puppy linux spirit. Puppy package manager can also trim the software bloat of a package to reduce the disk space used. Lick is a free program to install linux from windows without burning a cd or using a usb. Puppy linux like most versions of linux come with a lot of built in programs.
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