Linux unix machines can also browse and mount smb shares. How to mount smbfs samba file system permanently in linux. Puppy linux links additional software pets, n stuff. Iso upgraded to version 20170122, below information and download links updated. It was just a small project to see if puppy linux would work on that old thing. Apr 04, 2011 puppy linux is currently the ninth most popular linux distribution, according to distrowatch. Puppy linux for windows 98 is an independent copylefted ed work and is not affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by microsoft corporation. The entire system can be run from randomaccess memory with current versions generally taking up about 600 mb 64bit, 300 mb 32bit, allowing the boot medium to be removed after the operating system has started. In this post i am going to give some examples how to do smb server message block mounts save and exit the file and conform that you edited fstab file properly. Puppy boots into a ramdisk and, unlike live cd distributions that have to keep pulling stuff off the cd, it loads into ram. It is easy to install, use and very intuitive distro with openbox window manager as default desktop and lxpanel. A package manager makes installing additional applications infinitely easier. It configures windows and puppy linux to create a dualboot environment in just a few clicks.
Puppy linux is a very smart linux distribution, which was developed by barry kauler. Ftp archive directory ftppuboslinuxdistrpuppylinux nluug. The puppy linux project produces a lightweight distribution which includes many graphical utilities in a small download. The ibiblio puppylinux directory is mirrored by several sites worldwide. If it dont work out, you can move on to the next linux. Sep 08, 2009 how to mount smbfs samba file system permanently in linux. The second version is called slacko, which is built upon the slackware binaries. The only safe way to surf the web if you are using windows. Puppy does not provide those services but that does not mean that everything is lost, you can use ftp and. You could play with smb or samba or whatever its called. Linux distro for netbooks puppy linux thegodfather2. Open a shell and change into the directory, in which you stored the two files. Xenialdog is a fork of debiandog which is a community project once started by forum member saintless.
Directory listing of the internode file download mirror where you can download various linux distributions and other open source files. The first is an ubuntu based release called tahrpup, by using this version the user is able to take advantage of all software and support from ubuntu. Puppy linux is a ultralightweight linux os for those who want to venture. Puppy linux discussion forum view topic yet another samba. Puppy linux vs slax detailed comparison as of 2020 slant. Puppy linux is a lightweight linux distribution, one of several similar operating systems in a group called skinny linux. Puppy linux live cd operating system for beginners tutorial. All major linux and free unix distributions have samba as a native package.
This file system can not be read by windows and is intended for linux only. Even if you have the very best antivirus antispyware software norton, mcafee, kaspersky, etc installed on your computer, you are still apt to get a virus somehow, someway, and its just a matter of time that this will happen. Puppy linux is currently the ninth most popular linux distribution, according to distrowatch. Note that this can be done whether the server is a windows machine or a samba server. But, you can try it and see how it works out for you. Lxpup is a version of puppy linux using the lxde desktop environment and is an updated descendent of loukitchous lxpup. An smb client program for unix machines is included with the samba distribution. All the official puppies since version 2 are hosted at ibiblio. Save the file and exit then execute mount a and df h for just conformation if the mount is done successfully. It is one of the linux distribution with a lot of useful applications although being small in size about 167. Pet is a way to install an item you want as a full time part of your puppy, in memory. Lxpup offers the openbox window manager, lxpanel panel manager and pcmanfm file manager.
Puppy linux provides users with a lightweight, installable live cd which strives to be easy to use. Almost any gnulinuxincluding puppyallows you to download and compile applications from source code, but most users dont have the time or the expertise for this. This makes it perfect if you want to try out linux without the hassle of installing. The new software is now available for download as a 128mb. Puppy linux is an operating system like microsoft windows or mac os. Ty tower favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite may 7, 2020 subject. Puppy linux discussion forum view topic puppy linux.
Sfs allows you to use several large programs when you have limited memory. Ready to use all tools for common daily computing usage already included. Puppy linux wikibooks, open books for an open world. Puppy linux, easy linux, containers, quirky, french, easyos, polish, portugese, spanish, german, barry kauler easy is a new paradigm for a linux distribution, a blend of the best ideas from puppy and quirky, and a fundamental rethink of the security, maintainability and easeofuse. Puppy does not provide those services but that does not mean that everything is lost, you can use ftp and you will barelly notice the diference from windows. Welcome to the home of puppy linux, your complete, uptodate desktop suite in 2898 mb. How to let windows see a puppy folder in most linux distributions you would do that using a nfs network file system share or a samba share. There is an active puppylinux forum about the olpc here. It has been translated into various languages in the world and many derivative distributions.
It has been awhile since the last announcement of an official release of puppy linux, 6. This is the preferred method to install very large packages such as libreoffice. Ease of use grandpafriendly certified relatively small size 300 mb or less. It has been translated into various languages in the world. There are various flavours of lxpup some built as derivatives of official puppy linux builds based on slackware and ubuntu components and one a new woofce build. Unmetered for internode customers on eligible plans. The way puppy is designed, if you use a frugal type install, software can be installed as an sfs squash file system package. Enjoy the speed of puppy as a live cd, or better still, as multisession cd or dvd in your cddvd writer. The office suites and many other applications take up many megs of memory and the ability to swap them out is what helps make puppy so usable to many people. Booting from usb, puppy will greatly minimise writes, to extend the life of flash devices indefinitely. The sfs is a 38 mb download and requires no additional disk space to use.
Backtrack is the most top rated linux live distribution focused on penetration testing. Puppy linux discussion forum view topic full samba 3. Forum members have adapted puppy to run on other low memory systems. Puppy linux is a free and easy to use linux operating system which you can start up from the puppy linux start up cd or usb flash drive which you made from the puppy linux iso file by burning it to a cd with a cd iso burning program like roxio or nero. Install nfs on the dns323 you have to download the addon from the dlink site and installactivate it on the addons section of the administration page of dns323. Lxpupsc is a 32bit woofce build using slackwarecurrent the future 15. This is the first ever release of a 64 bit official puppy linux. Puppy linux is a unique family of linux distributions meant for the homeuser computers. It is very tiny with the iso size at around mb, even including most default apps like. In fact the puppy development environment, including the gnu compiler collection gcc and development libraries and headers, is shipped. Easily find and install new applications or remove existing installed applications with the snap store snap. It provides an ftplike interface on the command line. It is one of the linux distribution with a lot of useful applications although being small in size about 105mb version4. This command only works in linux, and the kernel must support the smbfs filesystem.
May 01, 2020 toutou linux a small in size and fast linux distribution based on puppy linux. May 08, 2020 rebellin linux a debian sid based distribution that offers spectacular speed, great support for old hardware, and the latest packages from the debian family designed for beginners, rebellin looks great, and comes fully loaded with essential applications, drivers and codecs to provide an outofthebox experience. The puppy linux faq is being rebuilt for faster loading, better navigation and response to the needs of tablets, phones and computer screens. Puppy will be extremely friendly for linux newbies. The new software is now available for download as a. This tutorial is intended for first time or prospective users of puppy linux fatdog 611. More specifically it is a free distribution distro of linux that can run live without installation. This download is an iso file and requires a cd burner and blank cd to burn the disc image. Add on network access configuration of the dns323 the ips of the machines which you want to have access to the drive. It appears that you must now explicitly state the smb version of the target server. This means that all applications start in the blink of an eye and respond to user input. Puppy linux is an operating system and family of lightweight linux distributions that focus on ease of use and minimal memory footprint.
Rebellin linux a debian sid based distribution that offers spectacular speed, great support for old hardware, and the latest packages from the debian family designed for beginners, rebellin looks great, and comes fully loaded with essential applications, drivers and codecs to provide an outofthebox experience. And puppy linux runs inside windows, starting from an icon on your windows desktop. Barry kauler is an australian professor in early retirement. It is specifically designed to be smaller than other distros and faster or suitable for older hardware but nevertheless fully featured. Toutou linux a small in size and fast linux distribution based on puppy linux. Puppy linux is most often run from a livecd or other removable media, which makes it easy to use on a computer that normally runs another operating system, such as windows, without making any permanent changes to the. Does anybody here use puppy linux as their main os. Content from the former puppy linux faq and the puppy linux forum will be consolidated into the new website. Puppy linux was created by australian barry kauler in 2003. These are the latest woofce built puppies and their discussion thread. Puppy will have all the applications needed for daily use.