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NomadBSD vs Puppy Linux: catalog facts
NomadBSD	Puppy Linux
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download.
Command line	Linux
Persistent live system that runs from a USB drive Automatic hardware detection and setup	Several variants on different bases Consistent Puppy tools across variants
Latest release dates from July 2024 Needs a USB drive of at least 5 GB	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
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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