是的，PuppyLinux是另外一种Linux发行。它的不同之处在于，Puppy是格外的小，然而又充满了特性。Puppy能从64M的存储设备启动，并且，整套系统都能在内存中运行。有很多自启动运行光盘的Linux发行，它们需要不停地从光盘读取数据才能运行，Puppy与它们不一样，Puppy整个装载在内存中。这意味着，所有的应用程序一眨眼的功夫就能启动，并且立即对用户的输入作出响应。PuppyLinux能从flash卡或者是任何的USB存储设备启动（这是flash-Puppy），或者光盘（这是live-Puppy），或者Zipdisk及LS/120/240Superdisk（这是zippy-Puppy），或者软盘（这是floppy-Puppy），或者硬盘（这是hard-Puppy）。它甚至可以使用一张多区段烧录的CD-R/DVD-R以将所有内容保存回CD/DVD中。

Warren Willson has announced the release of Puppy Linux 4.2, a fast, user-friendly desktop distribution in 100 megabytes: "Boththe 'Standard' and 'Retro' editions of Puppy Linux 4.2 are nowavailable. Puppy 4.2 is the first official version of Puppy Linuxwithout Barry Kauler making the final choices. Features: many tastescatered for with a choice of window managers, either IceWM or JWM, withextra themes, including Clearlooks GTK+ theme engine; optimizedSeaMonkey web browser with MonkeyMenu extension; efficient managementwith Puppy Control Panel; elegant, graphical GRUB boot loader usinggfx-boot; stay informed with Pwidgets running desktop programs;audiophiles will be pleased with AlsaPlayer and Pmusic for audioentertainment using the latest audio codecs for .flac, .ogg and .mp3files; access to Internet radio using streamtuner...." Read the release announcement and release notes for further details. Download: puppy-4.2-k2.6.25.16-seamonkey.iso (100MB, MD5), puppy-4.2retro-k2.6.21.7-seamonkey.iso (101MB, MD5).

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