Vantum is a lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution built with Woof-CE, the official Puppy Linux build system.
It uses Ubuntu LTS packages while retaining Puppy Linux’s small footprint, fast startup and ability to run entirely from RAM.
The distribution provides a customised JWM desktop, a cohesive GTK theme and a purpose-built application launcher. Vantum is assembled package by package rather than being produced as a conventional remaster or respin.
Key Features
- Built with the Woof-CE Puppy Linux build system.
- Runs entirely from RAM for responsive performance.
- Designed to work well on modest hardware.
- Customised JWM window manager configuration.
- Cohesive GTK theme and visual appearance.
- Purpose-built application launcher compiled from source.
- Lean selection of preinstalled applications.
- Supports most software packaged for compatible Ubuntu systems.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | JWM |
| Init Software: | BusyBox init |
| Package Management: | Puppy Package Manager |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | github.com/Hammad-hab/Vantum |
| Developer: | Hammad Ali |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distributions. |
What's a Linux distribution ("distro")? |
| A distro provides the user with a desktop environment, preloaded applications, and ways to update and maintain the system. Each distro makes different choices, deciding which open source projects to install and provides custom written programs. They can have different philosophies. Some distros are intended for desktop computers, some for servers without a graphical interface, and others for special uses. Because Linux is an open source operating system, combinations of software vary between Linux distros. |
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