Puppy Linux
| Puppy Linux | |
|---|---|
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| Developer | Barry Kauler (original) Larry Short, Mick Amadio and Puppy community (current) |
| OS family | Unix-like (Linux kernel) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open-source |
| Initial release | 0.1/ 19 June 2003 |
| Latest release | TrixiePup64 2606 ResolutePup64 26.04 S15Pup64 22.12 VoidPup64 22.02 / June 1, 2026 TrixiePup64) June 1, 2026 (ResolutePup64) |
| Marketing target | Live CD, Netbooks, older systems and general use |
| Package manager | Puppy Package Manager |
| Supported platforms | x86, x86-64, ARM |
| Kernel type | Linux |
| Default user interface | JWM / IceWM + ROX Desktop |
| License | GNU GPL and various others |
| Official website | puppylinux-woof-ce |
Puppy Linux is a family of light-weight Linux distributions that focus on ease of use and minimal memory footprint. The entire system can be run from random-access memory (RAM), with current versions generally requiring 300 MB (32-bit) to 600 MB (64-bit) of memory, allowing the boot medium to be removed after the operating system has started. Applications such as AbiWord, Gnumeric and MPlayer are included, along with a choice of lightweight web browsers and a utility for downloading other packages. The distribution was originally developed by Barry Kauler and other members of the community, until Kauler retired in 2013. The tool Woof can build a Puppy Linux distribution from the binary packages of other Linux distributions.