Puppy Linux facts for kids
| OS family | Unix-like |
|---|---|
| Source model | Open source |
| License | Free software licenses (mainly GPL) |
Puppy Linux is a special type of operating system for computers. Think of an operating system like the main program that makes your computer work, such as Windows or macOS. Puppy Linux is based on GNU/Linux, which is a free and open source operating system. This means anyone can use it, share it, and even change it!
Puppy Linux is sometimes called a "mini distribution." This is because it is very small, usually around 100 MB (megabytes). This is much smaller compared to other GNU/Linux operating systems like Ubuntu.
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What Makes Puppy Linux Special?
Puppy Linux was started by Barry Kauler in June 2003. One of its best features is that it runs very well on older or less powerful computers. Some of these computers might have less than 32 MB of RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is like a computer's short-term memory, helping it run programs quickly. Because Puppy Linux is so small and efficient, it can make old computers feel fast again!
Versions of Puppy Linux
Over the years, many versions of Puppy Linux have been released. In May 2009, for example, the newest version was Puppy Linux 4.2, also known as "Deep Thought." New versions often bring improvements and support for more modern hardware.
Related Computer Topics
If you are interested in Puppy Linux, you might also want to learn about other computer topics:
- Microsoft Windows: This is another very popular operating system used on many computers around the world.
- Internet: This global network connects computers and allows people to share information and communicate.
Images for kids
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Puppy Linux 5.0.0
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Puppy Linux 5.2.8 Lucid Puppy
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Puppy Linux 5.3.0 Slacko Puppy
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Puppy Linux 5.4 Slacko Puppy
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Puppy Linux 5.5 Slacko Puppy
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Puppy Linux 5.7 Slacko Puppy
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Puppy Linux 6.0.5 TahrPup
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Puppy Linux 7.5 XenialPup
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Desktop with one of multiple integrated themes with XMMS a multimedia player, mtPaint a painting program for creating pixel art and manipulating digital photos and mplayer running, plus an opened text file under Puppy Linux 2.15 CE Viz (with default WM: IceWM)
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wNOP v0.2 on EeePC: Puppy 3.01 & Compiz-Fusion
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Puppy Package Manager showing Slackware 14 indic fonts package
