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To put things in context, we use Puppy Linux primarily as a portable operating system, booted from a USB thumb drive, which we carry everywhere we go.
Creating a bootable USB drive with Puppy Linux on a Windows 10 personal computer was a breeze. We used Rufus for this task, and the entire process, including downloading Fossapup64 9.5, was smooth and took less than 5 minutes. Likewise, setting up the operating system on the first boot was straightforward, thanks to its intuitive user interface and helpful prompts.
Puppy Linux includes applications, including Pale Moon web browser and AbiWord. With these out-of-the-box applications serving our needs, we have not had to install additional applications.
The graphical user interface is easy to use. Everyday tasks, like opening and closing applications, folders, and files, feel snappy.
At the end of each session, we can save the session, including settings and the files created or downloaded during the session. In this way, we can continue from where we left off on the next boot, thus saving us the time and inconvenience of configuring things such as the internet connection and firewall again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Puppy meets all our needs for a simple-to-use portable operating system, which enables us to perform tasks like checking emails, internet banking, and web browsing. I cannot think of any downsides to using Puppy Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It was a quick and easy USB boot and install. Once it was up and going, I could do all the basic computing tasks someone would need throughout the day. It is grandma and grandpa friendly, and it is a fun, low resource-intensive OS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
As a Ubuntu and mac user, The workflow and application install is a bit different. The interface is a bit dated but I suppose that is to keep the resources to a minimum. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I have been using puppy OS for the past 4 years and still, I am using it because of its good features which are listed below :
* Ease of use.
* User interface is simple and pleasant.
* Only os that works in the old machine.
* Execution(Read/write) speed is incredible.
* Very limited system requirement needed, Which is the most attractive feature of puppy Linux.
* They are less vulnerable to computer malware so they will be secure enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
They are only a few things that disappoint me about puppy Linux :
* Windows program will not run.
* Not easy to learn, It takes time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It provides a lot of software packages without using a lot of resources of your computer. Install Puppy on your old computer and have fun. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some of the software provided is not the best available in its field. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like how I can be use puppy on many different types of systems. i have used it on more than one type of system while teaching students to install new systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't like how you have to play with it to make sure it is entirely stable. I realize that not all the bugs are solved, but the system does need more stability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
1. It's extremely lightweight
2. Works well even on very old low spec machines
3. Best for running with VM for multiple instances Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
1. Outdated UI
2. No option for high-end machines with better UI
3. Should have the option of preloaded application Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
With this distribution we can use linux in any equipment, whatever it may be, although it is quite old, it uses basic packages to work in low resource teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some of the programs are too basic and in console, which gives us a somewhat old, but functional appearance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Easy to mount or virtualize on any windows machine as dual boot or from a VM host. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It looks old fashioned still, I think the desktop environment should be updated on the distros repository. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It make sold hardware usable and computers without hard drives or computers that you don't want to leave a trace on very usable. It boots fast and it just work once you do the initial setup each time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I can never ever get the save file working correctly. I have tried multiple times over the years. I think it's best to sometimes just leave it on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
