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