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EasyOS


Last Update: 2023-02-26 12:42 UTC



EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution which uses many of the technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux. The distribution features custom container technology called Easy Containers which can run applications or the entire desktop environment in a container. Packages, desktop settings, networking and sharing resources over the network can all be controlled through graphical utilities.

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Average visitor rating: 8.91/10 from 23 review(s).


EasyOS Summary
Distribution EasyOS
Home Page https://easyos.org/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums https://forum.puppylinux.com/viewforum.php?f=63
Alternative User Forums http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=109958
Documentation https://easyos.org/
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Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 2023-02-26: Distribution Release: EasyOS 5.0
 • 2022-11-13: Distribution Release: EasyOS 4.5
 • 2022-06-09: Distribution Release: EasyOS 4.0
 • 2022-04-08: Distribution Release: EasyOS 3.4.5
 • 2022-01-09: Distribution Release: EasyOS 3.2
 • 2021-10-25: Distribution Release: EasyOS 3.1
 • 2021-09-04: Distribution Release: EasyOS 2.9
 • 2021-04-15: Distribution Release: EasyOS 2.7
 • 2020-11-21: Distribution Release: EasyOS 2.5
 • 2020-08-31: Distribution Release: EasyOS 2.4.1
 • 2020-05-30: Distribution Release: EasyOS 2.3
 • 2019-12-27: Distribution Release: EasyOS 2.2
 • More EasyOS releases...

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 • 2020-06-01 Transferring disk images with EasyDD
 • More EasyOS headlines...

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Feature 5.0
kirkstone
4.5
dunfell
3.4.7
dunfell
2.6.2
buster
1.2.8
pyro
Release Date 2023-02-26 2022-11-12 2022-04-27 2021-06-29 2019-11-06
End Of Life          
Price (US$) Free Free Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 800-900 800-900 600-700 500-600 400-500
Free Download IMG IMG IMG IMG IMG
Installation Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical
Default Desktop JWM-ROX JWM-ROX JWM-ROX JWM-ROX JWM-ROX
Package Management PET PET PET PET PET
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64
Init Software SysV SysV SysV BusyBox SysV
Journaled File Systems ext4 ext4 ext4 ext4 ext4
Multilingual Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Asian Language Support -- -- -- -- --
Full Package List 5.0 4.5 3.4.7 2.6.2 1.2.8
Package 5.0
kirkstone
4.5
dunfell
3.4.7
dunfell
2.6.2
buster
1.2.8
pyro
abiword (3.0.5) -- -- -- -- --
alsa-lib (1.2.9) 1.2.6.1 1.2.1 1.2.1.2 1.1.8 1.1.5
amdgpu (23.0.0) 22.0.0 22.0.0 22.0.0 18.1.99 --
bash (5.2.15) 5.1.16 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.3.30
bind (9.18.15) -- -- -- -- --
chromium (114.0.5735.90) 109.0.5414.74 -- -- -- --
cups (2.4.3) 2.4.2 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.2.10 2.2.2
dhcp (4.4.3-P1) -- -- -- -- --
e2fsprogs (1.47.0) 1.46.5 1.45.7 1.45.7 1.44.5 1.43.4
firefox (113.0.2) -- -- -- -- --
freetype (2.13.0) 2.11.1 2.10.1 2.10.1 2.9.1 2.9
gcc (13.1.0) 11.3.0 9.3.0 9.3.0 8.3.0 6.3.0
gimp (2.10.34) 2.10.30 2.10.18 2.10.18 2.10.8 2.8.22
glibc (2.37) 2.35 2.33 2.33 2.28 2.25
gnome-shell (44.1) -- -- -- -- --
gnucash (5.1) -- -- -- -- --
gnumeric (1.12.55) -- -- -- -- --
grub (2.06) -- -- 2.04 -- 2.00
gtk (4.10.3) 3.24.34 3.24.14 3.24.14 3.24.5 3.22.8
httpd (2.4.57) -- -- -- -- --
inkscape (1.2.2) 1.2.1 1.1.1 1.1.1 0.92.2 0.92.2
k3b (23.04.1) -- -- -- -- --
kmod (30) 29 26 26 26 23
krita (5.1.5) -- -- -- -- --
libreoffice (7.5.3) 7.4.2 7.1.3 7.1.3 6.1.5 6.0.4
linux (6.3.5) 5.15.92 5.15.78 5.15.16 5.4.128 5.2
Package 5.0
kirkstone
4.5
dunfell
3.4.7
dunfell
2.6.2
buster
1.2.8
pyro
lxpanel (0.10.1) -- -- -- -- --
mariadb (10.11.3) -- -- -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.26.1) -- -- -- -- --
mesa (23.1.1) 21.3.7 21.3.7 21.3.7 18.3.6 17.3.8
mysql (8.0.33) -- -- -- -- --
nautilus (44.2) -- -- -- -- --
NVIDIA (530.41.03) -- -- -- -- --
openbox (3.6.1) -- -- -- -- --
openjdk (20.0.1) -- -- -- -- --
openssh (9.3p1) 8.9p1 8.2p1 8.2p1 7.9p1 7.4p1
openssl (3.1.1) 3.0.8 1.1.1q 1.1.1l 1.1.1d 1.0.2k
perl (5.36.1) 5.34.1 5.30.1 5.30.1 5.28.1 5.24.1
php (8.2.6) -- -- -- -- --
plasma-desktop (5.27.5) -- -- -- -- --
postfix (3.8.0) -- -- -- -- --
postgresql (15.3) -- -- -- -- --
Python (3.11.3) -- 3.8.14 3.8.12 3.7.3 2.7.14
qt (6.5.1) -- -- -- -- 5.10.1
samba (4.18.3) -- 4.10.18 4.10.18 4.9.5 4.6.14
systemd (253.5) -- -- -- -- --
thunderbird (102.11.2) -- -- -- -- --
vim (9.0) 9.0 9.0 8.2 -- --
vlc (3.0.18) -- -- -- -- --
wayland (1.22.0) -- -- -- -- --
xfdesktop (4.18.1) -- -- -- -- --
xorg-server (21.1.8) 21.1.4 21.1.3 21.1.3 1.20.4 1.19.6

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Version: 5.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-05-09
Votes: 1


I have tried this disto sometime ago, and I think it was the Buster release. I didn't find the time to explore all its features, and as it was still quite a new experimental distro, I wanted to wait for it to develop further into a mainstream distro.

I like using distros that are able to run from a USB flashdrive (with persistence), and so this time around, I spent quite a bit of exploring with the Kirkstone version, and I can say that I'm pleased with its performance thus far. It's easy to instal on a USB flashdrive, it's lightweight, very fast, and I also like that it offers the option to choose to install Chromium or Firefox as your main browser.

One of its main features, i.e. containerization provides isolation (whenever it's needed) that protects the system from any sort infection that could be caused by malicious malware or viruses that might manage to get through, especially when browsing the internet.

Further, it provides 4 package managers, namely, PKGget, SFSget, Appi and Flapi, and applications can be installed to the main file-system or in their own containers, which ever one prefers.

Its Easy Version Control, makes it really convenient to take a snapshot of a session, or roll back to an earlier snapshot or version if the need arises - like the time I got into trouble, when I turned off my computer without realizing I hadn't finished saving the session completely during shut down.

I still have quite a bit to learn about this distro before I can comfortably say that I'm good at it, but I'm enjoying my experience getting to know it a little better as each day passes. and I am hopeful whilst at the same time, certain that the developer, Barry Kauler, will to continue to improve this fantastic distro.

Thank you, Barry, for this wonderful experience!


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Version: 5.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-15
Votes: 5


I have been using EasyOS for the last 3 years (on USB installations) and think it is one of the most reliable distro's out there:

*An absolute breeze to setup on a USB install (if you already have experience installing some of the other newbie distro's previously - such as Ubuntu, Mint, Sparky or MX Linux.

*I Love to boot EasyOS from RAM only, which really increases your online security by reverting back to the original state on each reboot - super safe - and from what Barry says locks the system down so it can't be tampered / changed by malware. It is easy to revert back to save any updates on the USB if you need to : )

*One of the few SystemD free distributions remaining - Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Fedora, Arch, Mint, EndeavourOS, they all use systemd. Some security concerned commenators voice their concern about the ever-expanding systemd. Its apparently has a huge number of lines of code will have future security vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited by well resourced agencies.

*Portable - carry a personal computer around on a USB - so convenient!

*Hoping the New Puppy-like Logo remains - as it then shows it's lineage/heritage - from the original of Puppy Linux creator Barry Kauler.

*This one of the few true original linux distributions out there - not based on any other distribution (eg: Ubuntu, MX Linux, or Mint, MX Linux, Linux Lite or Sparky, which are built on Debian, or all the other distro's out there based on Arch, Fedora or OpenSUSE).

*The only downside / sad thing, is that Chromium has been prioritised over the Firefox browser in this latest release EasyOS 5.0; hopefully Firefox will resume to be the preferred browser again soon. However, there is a download link built into the internet menu on EasyOS 5.0, which makes installing Firefox browser very easy - just have to remover the Chromium packages via menu SetUp Menu then ; )

*As EasyOS is built to be a modernised & more secure version of Puppy Linux - I would be ever so grateful if someone could help Barry and release an online guide on how to set up a WireGuard connection to help further protect the users online privacy and security (eg: MITM attacks). Surveillance capitalism has taken over and I would like to limit the out of control tracking that is currently happening. As Barry essentially builds this alone, that would be my one wish for someone with the knowledge to help out with future help guide on how setup a WireGuard config file on EasyOS.

*The .img file works fine! I use this on old and new hardware and it works fine - not missing the ISO format : )

Thank you Barry Kauler - what a legend for Australia - he should be nominated for the Order of Australia in 2024!


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Version: 2.6.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-09
Votes: 1


Writing this using EasyPup Ver: 2.5.1
EasyPup has been left behind by it's creator Barry Kauler to develop EasyOS but EasyPup is a good way into EasyOS as it available as an .iso so can be run from a CD
Using EasyPup to install EasyOS to a USB stick or hard drive is that much easier

For those that find a live CD OS useful the EasyPup package manager will download and run Firefox ver: 91.12.0
Only when CUPS has stopped or doesn't support a printer have I ever had printing problems (with a working printer)

EasyOS and EasyPup are not for reflashing your phone. But as a desktop OS even the colours GIMP have displayed have been good on most laptops I've used, but do check the colours of your own installation. Libre Office has always run well .

Even today on my old Intel dual core kit it's a pleasure to use older Easy OSs due to how quick they are. Using Firefox with 2GB RAM and a decent Pentium 4 became a problem for me about a year ago but 4GB works fine on my dual core laptops, especially if Bleachbit is used now and then when online.
What EasyOS's 'containers' offer is something very different
9th March 2023




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