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Linux Lite vs Puppy Linux: catalog facts
Linux Lite	Puppy Linux
Free Free to download and use, supported by donations.	Free Free to download.
Linux	Linux
Aimed at beginners and Windows switchers Runs on older hardware	Several variants on different bases Consistent Puppy tools across variants
Fewer desktop choices than larger distributions	Choosing between variants can be confusing Uses its own .pet package format
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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