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