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This topic assumes you are using one of the recommended distros or remasters.
Yes, they are all FREE.
There are four common types of application packages:
Installed - usually a .pet or .deb file, click them and they will install on your system - installed apps take up space in the save file/folder
Portable - , these are usually a single compressed file that you right click to unpack and then run - portable apps can be stored outside the save file/folder consuming none of that space
Appimages - , these are usually a single compressed file that you just click to run - appimage apps can be stored outside the save file/folder consuming none of that space
SFS - file, click these and they loaded as if installed into your system - SFS apps can be stored outside the save file/folder consuming none of that space
Note: portable and appimages may not create a menu entry.
There are many sources for adding applications. Official Puppy applications come in .pet packages, but other packages like .deb may work too. Here is where to look:
click Menu>Setup>quickpet fossa (name may be slightly different, also not available in all distros)
Here you will find a small collection of common programs, just click one to install.
click Menu>Setup>Puppy Package Manager
The PPM can access the official Puppy and parent Ubuntu repositories. Applications selected here can be automatically installed.
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CAUTION: although the (recommended) Puppy's are built from Ubuntu, all Ubuntu packages may not work and some may corrupt your save file/folder (remember to backup first).
Check the Puppy Linux Forum, Advanced Topics, Additional Software for applications and links to other repositories.
If you are new to Linux, you probably will not be familiar with application names/functions. Doing internet searches like “linux video editors” can be helpful, but inquiring on the Puppy Linux Forum is best, the members can recommend apps and tell you where to find them.
Removing Applications
Portable apps and Appimages – just delete their directory or file
SFS files
click Menu>Setup>SFS-Load on-the-fly
click the app in the Unload SFS pane
click the Unload button
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If you have installed applications from quickpet fossa, the PPM, or you downloaded a .pet or .deb file and manually installed it by clicking it, then you can use the PPM to uninstall it.
click Menu>Setup>Puppy Package Manager
click the Uninstall button
click the package you want to uninstall
click Remove package
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Need more help? Join the forum and post your questions in Beginners Help.