How to choose, use and configure a VPN in Fatdog64 Linux (Comparison)

Choosing the Right VPN for Fatdog64 Linux

Fatdog64 is a lean, x86_64-only Puppy Linux derivative tailored for advanced users who value speed, a minimal footprint and hands-on configuration. It uses PET packages (plus optional RPM support via rpm2pet), managed by the pkg-get utility, and typically runs lightweight window managers such as JWM or IceWM with ROX-Filer as its file manager. Given its DIY ethos and small install base, the ideal VPNs for Fatdog64 are those offering:

CLI-first clients or static binaries (no heavyweight GTK/QT GUIs)
WireGuard/OpenVPN support without distro-specific packaging
Clear documentation for generic Linux installs

Based on these criteria, the three top candidates are:

Mullvad VPN – provides a statically linked WireGuard/OpenVPN binary.
ProtonVPN – offers an officially supported CLI client installable via pip.
Private Internet Access – features a Linux CLI client and good WireGuard support.

Comparison Table

Provider	Protocol Support	Client Type	Install Method	Fatdog64 Notes
Mullvad VPN	WireGuard, OpenVPN	Static binary	Download tar.xz → extract → symlink	No dependencies beyond kernel headers great for JWM setups
ProtonVPN	OpenVPN, WireGuard	CLI (Python)	pip3 install protonvpn-cli-ng	Requires Python3 integrates nicely with pkg-get installed deps
Private Internet Access	WireGuard, OpenVPN	CLI (sh)	Download .deb → rpm2pet → pet install	RPM conversion works smoothly minimal extra libs

Installing and Configuring Mullvad VPN on Fatdog64

Mullvad’s static binary is ideal for Fatdog64. Here’s a step-by-step:

Ensure you have tar and kernel headers installed via pkg-get.
Download the latest Linux client and extract it.

# Update package lists and install headers if needed
sudo pkg-get update
sudo pkg-get install linux64-headers tar

# Download and unpack Mullvad client
wget https://mullvad.net/download/app/linux/latest -O mullvad.tar.xz
tar -xvf mullvad.tar.xz

# Move to /opt and create a symlink
sudo mv MullvadVPN /opt/
sudo ln -s /opt/MullvadVPN/mullvad /usr/local/bin/mullvad

# Verify installation
mullvad version

Configuration is straightforward. Log in with your account number and connect:

# Log in
mullvad account login YOUR-ACCOUNT-NUMBER

# Generate WireGuard config
mullvad tunnel wireguard gen-config

# Connect using WireGuard
mullvad tunnel wireguard up

For OpenVPN, swap the last command with:

mullvad openvpn connect

Installing and Configuring ProtonVPN on Fatdog64

The ProtonVPN CLI client relies on Python3 and pip. You’ll also need openvpn and dialog for interactive menus:

# Install dependencies
sudo pkg-get update
sudo pkg-get install python3 python3-pip openvpn dialog

# Install the ProtonVPN CLI
sudo pip3 install protonvpn-cli-ng

# Initialize the CLI (follow on-screen prompts)
protonvpn-cli init

After initialization, you can connect with:

# List available servers
protonvpn-cli --fastest

# Connect to the fastest server
protonvpn-cli connect

To disconnect:

protonvpn-cli disconnect

Wrapping Up

For Fatdog64’s unique PET-based environment and performance-oriented users, Mullvad VPN and ProtonVPN stand out thanks to their CLI-first or static-binary approaches. If you need a converted package, Private Internet Access remains a strong alternative via rpm2pet. All three deliver secure WireGuard/OpenVPN connections without dragging in heavy GUI toolkits, keeping Fatdog64 fast and fuss-free.

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