Puppy Linux News

Xenialpup CE Released

December 4, 2017 - Xenialpup 7.5 is released by Forum member 666philb (Philip Broughton).

Xenialpup uses Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus packages and includes the bugfixes and improvements from the Woof CE build system. It is compatible with Ubuntu 16.04 packages. The Linux kernel version is 4.4.95-noPAE for the 32-bit version and 4.9.58 for the 64-bit build.

For downloads, explore the Xenialpup folder at ibiblio or nluug (Try the 64-bit build first).

See the Forum to read the announcement and report bugs: there are separate threads for 32-bit and 64-bit.

Added by raffy December 5, 2017 (9:00PM)

Quirky Xerus for the Raspberry Pi

October 24, 2016 - Barry Kauler, creator of Puppy and Quirky Linux, released his latest Quirky Xerus version 8.1 for the Raspberry Pi. (Updated to 8.1.2 on 25 November 2016.)

Quirky Xerus 8.1.2 for the Raspberry Pi is:

built with Puppy Linux kit and Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus binary DEBs;
a 360-MB Linux distro with LibreOffice, Inkscape, Seamonkey (Mozilla browser with composer), and many other applications;
able to auto-update via Filesystem - Upgrade Manager;
a fast GUI using JWM and ROX-Filer for the desktop;
the first build by Barry Kauler for the ARM platform, specifically the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3;
easy to install to micro-SD card, just decompress and write the IMG to 8-GB micro-SD card;
available for download from ibiblio.org and nluug.nl.

Read this to explore the more technical aspects of Quirky Xerus.

Follow the Forum discussion of the Quirky Xerus release.

Read about the Raspberry Pi.

Added by raffy November 25, 2016 (12:15AM)

Slacko Puppy 6.3 (Slackware-Compatible) is Released

November 17, 2015 - The developers group led by 01micko has released the latest build of Slacko Puppy, version 6.3. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are available.

Slacko Puppy 6.3 desktop.

Open ibiblio.org folder of Slacko 6.3 and choose your preferred ISO*.

Open nluug.nl folder of Slacko 6.3 and choose your preferred ISO*.

Other download sites are at aarnet, internode, UOC, and VCU.

ISO Size: 208 MB (32-bit); 234 MB (64-bit)

* Note: If unsure about the bit rating of your machine, use 32-bit.

Release Notes: For 32-bit and 64-bit, plus Additional Notes by 01micko

Forum feedback and bugs: Slacko 6.3.

The new Slacko Puppy 6.3:

is built with the Woof-CE (community) build system;
uses kernel 3.14.55 LTS NO PAE, with alternative kernels accessible via Change Kernel GUI;
is compatible with Slackware/Salix packages accessible through the Package Manager (note that native Puppy Linux packages are called PETs);
has new GUI features such as pTheme and JWM-2.3.2 latest window manager;
can use f2fs filesystem as well as download/install sfs (compressed) software add-ons;
has the latest applications notably Firefox ESR browser (other browsers are available through the Package Manager);
runs first-boot wizard that takes care of your desktop settings and connections;
includes support for many graphics card and wired/wireless connections.

The older releases of Slacko are shown below:

Read more... Added by raffy November 17, 2015 (10:00PM)

Quirky Release by Barry

April 9, 2015 - Barry Kauler, creator of Puppy Linux, released his latest Quirky version 7.0.3 with code name April.

Barry's goals in building Quirky are:

To experiment with new ideas (such as a Linux build optimized for flash devices);
To use full Linux installation in a flash drive or Linux filesystem/partition (other Puppy Linux builds have a technique for minimal install called Frugal install);
To implement easy upgrade, recovery or backup.

Read this to explore the more technical goals of Quirky.

Follow the Forum discussion of the latest Quirky release.

INSTALL QUIRKY (TRY THE INSTALL AT YOUR OWN RISK!)

To be able to use Quirky 7.0.3, you must install it WHILE USING LINUX. An easy way to get into Linux is to install it in Windows (XP, Vista or 7) with this build of Puppy.

Use GParted (under the System menu) to build a Linux partition of at least 2 GB (the safest is to use a flash drive for this).

Open the appropriate Quirky 7.0.3 folder at ibiblio or nluug to download the install scripts and corresponding install file.

Follow the install instructions.

Note: Do not forget to have Quirky check for updates after successfully booting it.

Added by raffy April 9, 2015 (8:00PM)

Tahrpup CE is Released

February 6, 2015 UPDATE - Note that the new files are numbered 6.0.2.

October 26, 2014 - Tahrpup 6.0 is released by 666philb in the Forum.

Tahrpup uses Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr packages and includes the bugfixes and improvements from the woof CE build system. It is compatible with Ubuntu 14.04 packages. The Linux kernel version is 3.14.20.

Explore the Tharpup folder at ibiblio or nluug for downloads (Try the PAE build first).

Report bugs in the Forum.

Added by raffy October 26, 2014 (10:00PM)

Fatdog64 Releases and Updates

October 26, 2014 - QUICK UPDATE: Fatdog64 700 beta 2 is released, see the Forum discussion.

Since July 2010, Kirk and Jamesbond have been releasing new versions and updates of Fatdog64 (64-bit Puppy Linux). Each major release has matching PETs and SFSs. Go to Fatdog64's website for a quick start.

The Linux kernel is always the cutting-edge version at the time of release and the window manager is Openbox /LXPanel. Fatdog has always included the latest Firefox, GIMP (image editor), and KINO (video editor). Its default wallpaper started with the classic Seagull that was with Puppy Linux version 1. Fatdog may be traditional in looks but it is bleeding-edge in content!

Download the newest ISO from ibiblio (click here to open the ISO folder) - note that the most recent build uses the highest version number. Additional packages like PETs are installed from the package manager, while SFS can be downloaded from here - to use SFS, copy to /mnt/home and reboot (this assumes that you are already using a save file). Read here about the SFS.

Comments (0) Added by raffy October 26, 2014 (9:40PM)

Precise Puppy is Released

August 3, 2013 - A version 5.7.1 update of Precise Puppy is now available. Precise Puppy is a Long Term Supported release, following Ubuntu Precise Pangolin's LTS attribute. The kernel version of the standard release is 3.9.11 (PAE, i686) while an older kernel 3.2.48 (i486, no PAE ) is used with the retro release (the retro has many device drivers, including analog modem drivers).

Download the STANDARD precise-5.7.1.iso here or there, size = 156 MB, md5sum = c4999c4bd8ca3a8fc935389c2667f848.

Download the RETRO precise-5.7.1-retro.iso here or there, size = 201 MB, md5sum = 8c1d7db20a055fe847ed954fc246e078. NOTE: This has additional drivers, including analog modem drivers, and has Opera as additional browser for PCs with 256 MB or less random-access memory (RAM).

Precise Puppy 5.7.1 boots with a new Xorg Video Wizard that can recover from blackout/reboot at first boot.

Read more about Precise Puppy 5.7.1, visit the forum discussion, or check for updates by searching for "precise" in Barry's blog.

Read more... Comments (0) Added by raffy August 3, 2013 (10:00PM)

New Racy Puppy

March 3, 2013 - System-level updates for RacyPuppy (home-grown Puppy for new PCs) have been made by Barry Kauler, creator of Puppy Linux. Open this folder for ISO download and release notes of the new RacyPuppy version 5.5.

April 5, 2012 - Racy Puppy has been updated to version 5.3. It is Wary with new Xorg 7.6 and kernel 3.0.25 - a version of Wary enhanced to run on new PCs, see the announcement by Barry Kauler. There is now greater support for internationalization, and lots of bugs have been fixed. Language "langpacks" are now available with included translations for both the system and applications.

Download racy-5.3.iso here or there, size = 112.8 MB, md5sum = 5e2775f136be67a71ff2dc2835ae7a39 (it is smaller than Wary because it lacks dial-up modem drivers).

Racy boots directly to graphical desktop - it can use the full potential of graphics devices and has new device drivers for new PCs.

Read more about Racy Puppy 5.3, visit the forum discussion, or check for updates by searching for "racy" in Barry's blog.

NOTE: If you can't boot Racy, then try Wary - it also has dial-up modem drivers (not included in Racy).

Comments (0) Added by raffy March 3, 2013 (8:00PM)

New Wary Puppy is Released

March 3, 2013 - System-level updates for WaryPuppy (home-grown Puppy for older PCs) have been made by Barry Kauler, creator of Puppy Linux. Open this folder for ISO download and release notes of the new WaryPuppy version 5.5.

April 5, 2012 - Wary Puppy 5.3 is released, see the announcement by Barry Kauler. There is now greater support for internationalization, and lots of bugs have been fixed. Language "langpacks" are now available with included translations for both the system and applications. It has also been updated to version 2.6.32.59 of the LTS kernel.

Download wary-5.3.iso here or there, size = 136.7 MB, md5sum = d8b496afe0970a124fa69a62dd608801

Wary 5.3 runs well on old PCs, but it can upgrade display for new PCs with the new Xorg 7.6 - try Menu-Setup-Video Upgrade Wizard. The screenshot shows the Wary desktop.

Read more about Wary Puppy 5.3, visit the forum discussion, or check the Wary updates.

For former releases and additional list of Wary characteristics, read more below:

Read more... Comments (0) Added by raffy March 3, 2013 (7:30PM)

Install Puppy Linux in Windows

Use EXE installer to install Puppy Linux in Windows PC. This involves downloading an exe installer and then clicking on it (the usual way of installing programs in Windows). Find the version you like through the links below:

EXE downloads at Mediafire - see the author's discussion (note that Lucid Puppy is version 5.28, Slacko is version 5.5, and PAE is for high-memory machines);
EXE downloads at Shinobar's mirror - see the author's discussion.

The installer will add (1) Linux to your Windows boot dialogue and (2) Grub menu for choosing how to use Puppy Linux. Also, two directories will be added to your hard drive: a "boot" directory containing the boot scripts, plus a "puppy" folder containing the Puppy Linux files.

Windows boot dialog after installation