Puppy Linux Alternatives

Puppy Linux is described as 'Unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Puppy Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best Puppy Linux alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Puppy Linux are Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux and CachyOS.

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  1. BigLinux icon
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    BigLinux is the right choice if you want an easy and enriching Linux experience. It has been perfected over more than 19 years, following our motto: "In search of the perfect system".

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  2. MidnightBSD icon
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    BSD-derived desktop OS designed for usability, featuring graphical ports management, GNUstep system configuration, standard tools for daily tasks including email, web browsing, and word processing, supporting multiple licenses like BSD, X.org, and GNUstep.

    169 MidnightBSD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. Debian-based Linux distribution with KDE Plasma 6, SDDM, Calamares installer, and major Breeze theme modifications. GPLv3+ licensed. High RAM required for Plasma, with LXQt lite fork available for less powerful hardware and lower memory usage.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Debian
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  4. Endless OS icon
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    Endless OS is a Linux-based operating system which provides a simplified and streamlined user experience using a customized desktop environment forked from GNOME 3. Rather than using a traditional Linux package management system, Endless OS uses a read-only root file system...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  5. AnduinOS icon
     6 likes

    AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to facilitate developers transitioning from Windows to Linux by maintaining familiar operational habits and workflows.

    54 AnduinOS alternatives

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    • Linux
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  6. RoshanOS  icon
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    RoshanOS is a user-friendly and customizable Linux-based operating system that comes pre-installed with a variety of useful software. It’s fast, secure, and legal to use on as many systems as you like. One of the key features of RoshanOS is its ease of customization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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  7. Essence icon
     3 likes

    A desktop operating system built from scratch, for control and simplicity.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  8. Ubuntu Budgie icon
     14 likes

    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. dahliaOS icon
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    dahliaOS is a modern, secure, lightweight and responsive operating system, combining the best of GNU/Linux and Fuchsia OS.

    183 dahliaOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  10. Edubuntu icon
     29 likes

    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    153 Edubuntu alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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