In this article, we are going to look at a really quick Linux distribution called Puppy. Linux and Unix can actually run off RAM, it can make any computer kind of run like new. For example, many of you may remember the Acer Aspire, One of the low spec computer it was low spec when it came out ten years ago. But Puppy Linux along with other Linux distributions will sprint on this thing.
In this article, we will see how does it work? Then we will learn how to install it on a USB? The process is the same if you install it on a hard drive, too.
Puppy Linux is based on Ubuntu – 18.04. This is bionic pup 32-bit. It has an excellent response time. Puppy Linux comes with an installer. So even if you do not have a puppy ISO, you can have a computer running puppy. You can also install a puppy Linux on a different hard drive or USB driver.
Puppy package manager
The puppy package manager is basically the synaptic package manager (snap) where you could get 3 workspaces down For example, if you open a few windows here, you can switch between different windows, open terminal, and do all other works simultaneously.
Games on puppy Linux
So let's see how we can run games, especially on this old PC where puppy Linux is installed.
The games run just as fast as they do with other Linux distributions, but other Linux windows have pretty light may be normal desktop interfaces, they have nothing like cinnamon, but they have distros like KDE and gnome.
It had a pretty splendid demonstration of 3d graphics and gives a good acceleration. There is no performance difference with the games there, they are all up to speed like on other Linux.
Operating system
The operating system of Puppy Linux only takes up 500 MB. It comes with all the drivers and everything for multimedia and stuff. You don't have to configure them to run the OS.
Install Puppy Linux
Let's start with downloading and booting system with Puppy Linux:
Booting Puppy Linux
- Firstly, download the ISO file from the official website.
Now you have to create a bootable CD/USB drive containing the ISO file, DVD, or USB drive.
After this, reboot the PC. Now a Quick Setup window will be displayed to you.
Click on settings and then click OK. Here you will be provided with the language, time zone, or other settings, arrange them as per your preference.
Now you have to save the changes to the operating system.
Installing Puppy Linux
- Click on the Menu. Now select the Setup menu. Click on Puppy Installer? Universal installer.
You have selected an installation location now. Now you have to select the drive where you want to install the puppy Linux.
Then you need to select a partition and adjust the partition. Now you have to click OK to confirm the adjustment of the partition.
After that step, select the location where you need to store your boot media files.
It will provide you with two options, Frugal or Full installation. Select one among them.
This is the last step it will display you with some on-screen instructions, you need to follow them to complete the installation.
Conclusion:
Puppy Linux makes your old computer work quickly and allows them to work as a new PC. The article discusses puppy Linux along with its installation process. Hope this will be helpful.
