Utility
Aterm
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The AfterStep Terminal Emulator is based on rxvt code, with additional visual effects but no extra bloat. Originally a .pup from GuestToo, this modified version features pseudo-transparency and an easy-to-read font.
Download (74kb): aterm-100_003-2.petDotPup Handler
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After DotPup Handler is installed, click on any .pup file and follow instructions to install it.
Download (2.7kb): dotpuphandler-0.0.4-2.petDependency required for Puppy Linux 431 and later
Download (62kb): PuppyBasic-2.6.pet
muzip
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Compresses files in .tar.gz and .zip formats. Decompresses files in .tar, tar.gz, .tgz and .zip formats. Easy to use; just drag file from target directory to icon. Based on MU's original dotpup.
Download (6.7kb): muzip-02.petDependency required for Puppy Linux 431 and later
Download (62kb): PuppyBasic-2.6.pet
Pcrypt
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pcrypt-prescott_v2.pet encrypts and decrypts files only, using Blowfish encryption. Originally from coolpup, with updated GUI from BarryK, and modified right-click menu options.
Download (18kb): pcrypt-prescott_v2.petpcrypt-1.1-2.pet encrypts and decrypts files and directories, using Blowfish encryption. Originally from coolpup, modified by soliver.
Download (19kb): pcrypt-1.1-2.petpcrypt2-1.0-2.pet encrypts and decrypts files and directories, using Rijndael encryption. Modified by soliver, with advanced options.
Download (47kb): pcrypt2-1.0-2.petPet Maker Plus
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Make .pet packages by putting files into their destination folders, then packaging them with this utility. Also converts .pet packages to .sfs files. More information is available here.
Download (3.9kb): Pet_Maker-1.7-3.petPet2Dir
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A valuable addition for those who make .pets. Converts .pet packages to directories with a right-click of the mouse.
Download (632b): pet2dir-1.0-ROXrightclick.petPmenu
Pwidgets
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Adds widgets to desktop, such as calendar and clock. Many more to choose from. More information is available here.
Download (278kb): pwidgets-2.3.5.petSend to backgrounds folder
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Creates desktop wallpaper. Right-click on a .gif, .jpg or .png image for a menu option that copies it into the backgrounds folder.
Download (597b): Send-to-backgrounds-01.petsfs-activate
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Loads and unloads .sfs files with a right-click of the mouse; doesn't require BootManager or a save file. From mikeb.
Please note that some .sfs files can be activated but not deactivated if they contain files that must remain in use during a session.
Download (1.7kb): sfs-activate-1.0.petsfs2pet
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Converts .sfs files to .pet packages with a right-click of the mouse. From TheAsterisk!.
Download (853b): sfs2pet-20121001.petsnap2
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A simple, yet powerful rsync-based backup program with an automatic backup scheduler; helps prevent lost data. Details are available here and at the snap2 website.
Download (30.4kb): snap2-4.25.petTrayManager
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Adds mini-icons or pixmaps to the system tray for quick access to apps. Updated version includes a more user-friendly GUI and help menu.
Download (2.9kb): traymanager-2.4_v2.petUnRpm
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A command line-based utility that opens .rpm and .deb files from other Linux distributions. Open a terminal in the package's directory, type unrpm [package-name].rpm or undeb [package-name].deb
Download (56.2kb): unrpm.petVirtual Magnifying Glass
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A cross-platform screen magnifier that's customizable yet easy to use.
Download (1mb): vmg-3.3.2.petWine
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Runs Windows programs from within Puppy Linux.
(Does not work with all of them.)
Both versions now include a single Wine menu entry that opens a Wine GUI with several menu entries (including quick-start help). Missing-dependency errors have been fixed. Version 1.4.1 also includes a fully functional Winetricks GUI and Zenity.
More details are available here, and also at the Wine website.
Download (12mb): wine-1.1.20_v1b.petDownload (12mb): wine-1.1.20_v1b.sfs
Download (24mb): wine-1.4.1_v1b.pet
Download (24mb): wine-1.4.1_v1b.sfs
wxHexEditor
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Perhaps the best hex editor for Linux, with many features. For more information, visit the wxHexEditor website. Extra menu entry removed (01-Feb-2016).
Download (1.3mb): wxHexEditor-v0.20a-2_beta-i386.petXAMPP
XArchive
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File compressor and extractor. Includes a simpler, faster interface, and a custom 7zip .bin to handle .7z, .exe, .lzma, .rar, .sfs and .xz extensions. Custom PupZip extracts files from .pets with a right-click of the mouse. Also contains bug fixes for multiple-item handling, plus additional bug fixes for wrapper and extension handling (01-Feb-2016). Recompiled by mikeb.
Download (562kb): xarchive-0.2.8-6-3.petXarchiver
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A more comprehensive file compressor and extractor. The .zip contains extra file formats. More information is available here.
Download (921kb): xarchiver-0.5.2.zipxfdiff
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Compares and highlights differences between two files. Includes a tidier interface with additional features; obsolete code has been removed. Compiled by mikeb.
Download (26kb): xfdiff-4.5.2-x86.petXZ Utils
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Compresses pre-archived files (.tar, .zip, etc.) in .lzma and .xz formats. Decompresses files in .lzma, .tlz, .txz and .xz formats. Easy to use; just drag file from target directory to icon. Binaries compiled by Dingo; based on MU's muzip.
Download (142kb): xz_utils-4.999.9beta.petDependency required for Puppy Linux 431 and later
Download (62kb): PuppyBasic-2.6.pet
Zenity
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Makes GTK-based window GUIs from shell scripts. Required by some apps. Originally a Debian Etch package but one-tenth the size, this .pet is fully functional and needs no glib/libgio updates.
Download (127kb): zenity_2.14.3-2_i386.pet