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Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full-featured.

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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

Technical Specs Comparison
Puppy LinuxAerynOS
IndependentBaseIndependent
ppm / deb, flatpak, petPackage Managermoss / flatpak, moss
BusyBoxInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.12Latest Version2026.01
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 10, 2022Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
JWMlabwcOpenboxCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma
Desktops
JWMlabwcOpenboxCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma