A little Linux with more bite than bark
PUPPY LINUX
We’ll play with Puppy Linux, a well-trained little Live CD Linux that requires minimal housebreaking.
Linux distributions now come with polished interfaces and all kinds of eye candy. Compared with other distributions, Puppy Linux looks dated and less attractive. Puppy Linux might not win any beauty contests, but it’s what is inside that matters. If you are willing to look beyond its appearance, you’ll discover a gem of a Linux distribution.
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