"Puppy Linux is a small Linux live CD distribution that can boot from a CD, DVD, or USB drive; a hard disk is optional. According to the Puppy Linux Web site, Puppy's goals include being Linux newbie-friendly, booting and running quickly, and including all the applications typical users need. The newest version is its most usable yet."
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Member since:2005-07-06
I haven't tried Puppy at all, multi-session or not. I was asking a simple, logical question to see whether I might have any interest or not; I wasn't making any comments, so I think my credibility is still intact.
Had I claimed that Puppy didn't solve any new problems and that it didn't do anything differently, and had not used it, then my comment would have lacked credibility.
Member since:2005-07-12
No, your questions were fairly good. You can check out the main Puppy web site to learn more:
http://www.puppylinux.com
Member since:2006-08-22
If I misread your post I apologize. I see so many posts that bash a particular distro by posing rhetorical questions that the poster has no interest in the answers. It appears that you were genuine in your question and I'm abashed that I jumped to an ubsubstantiated conclusion.
Member since:
2006-08-22
"What new problem does Puppy solve that isn't already solved by one of the several hundred various Linux distros that already have live options, are small, can boot from multiple sources, are friendly and include useful apps? What does it do differently?"
Innovation doesn't always revolve around the term "new". Puppy combines speed, variety of programs, very fast boot, and the ability to carry your OS with you (including all of your files) If you haven't tried a multi-session Puppy then your comment lacks credibility.