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About

LinuxWays Core OS is a lightweight, minimal, highly customizable, Arch Linux–based operating system designed for Linux professionals, Platform Engineers, DevOps Engineers, system administrators, developers, security professionals, and Linux enthusiasts who want a clean, fast, transparent, and controllable Linux environment. LinuxWays Core is built around a simple philosophy: • Minimal • Fast • Customizable • Keyboard-driven • Platform-focused Rather than attempting to provide every application and desktop component by default, LinuxWays Core starts with a carefully selected minimal foundation and allows users to build the environment they actually need. Project Vision LinuxWays Core OS is being developed as an independent Linux distribution project focused on giving experienced Linux users a powerful and transparent foundation for building their own working environments.

About

Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. Ready to use, all tools for common daily computing usage already included. Ease of use, grandpa-friendly certified. Relatively small size, 300 MB or less. Fast and versatile. Customizable within minutes, remasters. Different flavours, optimized to support older computers, newer computers. Variety, hundreds of derivatives (“puplets”), one of which will surely meet your needs. Puppy Linux is not a single Linux distribution like Debian. Puppy Linux is also not a Linux distribution with multiple flavours, like Ubuntu (with its variants of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, etc) though it also comes in flavours. Puppy Linux is a collection of multiple Linux distributions, built on the same shared principles, built using the same set of tools, built on top of a unique set of puppy specific applications and configurations and generally speaking provide consistent behaviours and features.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
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Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
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iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Target Audience - Enterprises and IT Professionals — Organizations and professionals seeking a streamlined, performance-oriented Linux platform. - Advanced Linux Users — Experienced users who value system control, customization, efficiency, and a minimal foundation. - Developers and Platform Engineers — Professionals building, testing, deploying, and managing modern software and infrastructure. - Technology Enthusiasts and Power Users — Users who prefer a user-centric Linux environment with access to the latest stable software versions. Positioning: LinuxWays Core is an Arch-based, minimal, performance-focused Linux distribution built for control, efficiency, and technical freedom. Philosophy: Minimal. Fast. Yours.

Audience

Any user searching for a customizable Linux distribution solution meant for home-user computers

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

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Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

0
Open Source and free to use
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Minimal & Lightweight — A small, clean Arch-based foundation with less unnecessary software and resource overhead. Fast & Responsive — Designed for quick boot times, low background activity, and efficient performance. Highly Customizable — Users can build their environment around Sway, i3, console workflows, or other preferred tools. Modern Linux Foundation — Built on Arch Linux, providing access to a large, continuously updated package ecosystem. Engineer-Focused — Particularly suitable for Linux professionals, DevOps engineers, developers, system administrators, and users who want control over their system.
  • LinuxWays Core OS has been lightning fast and provides an excellent experience for advanced Linux users. It is efficient, minimal, lightweight, and truly fast, without unnecessary bloat slowing the system down. The installation mirrors are convenient, workflows are smooth, and the overall system feels responsive and well organized. I also really like the availability of different desktop and window manager versions such as i3, Sway, KDE, and others, allowing users to choose an environment that fits their workflow and preferences.

Cons

  • Not Beginner-Friendly by Default — Its minimal philosophy can require more Linux knowledge than distributions such as Linux Mint or Ubuntu. Rolling-Release Maintenance — Arch-based updates can occasionally require manual intervention or troubleshooting.
  • Because LinuxWays Core OS focuses on being minimal and lightweight, some users may need to manually install and configure additional software depending on their requirements. This is less of an issue for experienced Linux users who prefer customizing their own environment. So, a good one distro for users being used to use Linux.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Fast, light. Support from the forum is very active Easily to be customized. Many puplets to play with: Ubuntu, Debian, Slackware, Void, etc.
  • It's very easy to use. It's fast. It's single user. It has an intuitive interface. It has a wonderful graphical file manager. It's easy to upgrade.

Cons

  • For me, No much cons on Puppy Linux as it is a community work. All work n contribute. It is getting better and better.
  • Rox-filer can crash if there are more than 3,000 files in one folder.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

LinuxWays
Founded: 2026
Pakistan
linuxways-core.lovable.app/

Company Information

Puppy Linux
Founded: 2003
United Kingdom
puppylinux.com

Alternatives

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