One of the more impressive characteristics of Simplicity Linux in general is the well-stocked software that is included in the lightweight editions. Simplicity includes a large collection of system tools endemic to Puppy Linux. The software inventory is more than adequate to perform everyday personal and business computing tasks. For the most part, none of the packages are stripped down or lightweight. For example, the X edition comes with the LibreOffice 5 office suite and the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), the Firefox Web browser and WINE (for running some Microsoft Windows programs). Nearly all the software stocked in the X edition is crammed into the Mini edition also. The warehouse of software is a close replica of what you get in Puppy Linux. The Mini edition does not include GIMP and replaces the LibreOffice suite, however. That does limit the out-of-the-box usefulness of the Mini edition. Close but Not Perfect I have the same disappointments with the two special editions of Simplicity Linux as I find with the current and older main versions. The distro's package repositories are limited to the Puppy Linux ecosystem, so the usual fallback to using other package managers is missing. This is one area where Simplicity Linux falls behind a full-fledged modern Puppy Linux release. Puppy Linux, depending on the variety, is compatible with other package systems. The Puppy Package Manager tool that Simplicity uses handles Slackware 14.1 and Puppy-Noach/Quirky/Slack 14.1 libraries. A major weakness with Simplicity is the poorly designed website. It is very difficult, if not impossible, for a new or potential user to find much useful information or even download and installation information. Using Simplicity You can run Simplicity unchanged from the DVD, much like any live-session Linux distro. Once booted, a first-run settings panel opens with various options, such as the keyboard layout and screen resolution. Each new boot presents this panel. You also will have to set up Internet access whether you plug in a modem cable or need to access a wireless connection. Three program options are available to do this. The computer's wireless card will