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Puppy Linux vs Damn Small Linux: catalog facts
Puppy Linux	Damn Small Linux
Free Free to download.	Free Free to download.
Linux	Linux
Several variants on different bases Consistent Puppy tools across variants	Runs on low-spec x86 hardware Useful set of light desktop applications included
Choosing between variants can be confusing Uses its own .pet package format	Much larger than the original 50 MB DSL Only Fluxbox and JWM window managers
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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