Fuduntu
| Company type | Linux distribution |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Andrew Wyatt |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Fate | Discontinued; users advised to migrate to Cloverleaf Linux |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Operating system |
Fuduntu Linux was a Fedora-derived Linux distribution developed by Andrew Wyatt, with active maintenance spanning from 2010 until 2013. Positioned as an intermediary between Fedora and Ubuntu, it provided a traditional desktop environment tailored for netbooks and portable devices, while also functioning as a versatile operating system.
History
In November 2011, after branching off from Fedora 14, Fuduntu transitioned into an autonomous distribution rather than remaining a Fedora "remix" or "spin," due to the inclusion of software packages outside of Fedora's official repositories.
On 14 April 2013, the development team announced the cessation of further updates and new releases. Several developers intended to dedicate efforts toward creating a new operating system based on a different foundation. The shift within mainstream Linux towards GTK 3 and Systemd, contrasted with Fuduntu’s continued use of GTK 2 and non-systemd architecture, contributed to this decision.
Post development
The project's conclusion was publicly declared on 28 April 2013 via the Fuduntu website, which advised users to migrate to Cloverleaf Linux, an OS built upon openSUSE. However, Cloverleaf was discontinued by late August due to limited development resources. Additional complications arose from leaks concerning KDE’s forthcoming lightweight desktop environment KLyDE, which was intended as Cloverleaf's default interface.
Features
Initially designed with Asus Eee PC and similar netbooks in mind, Fuduntu incorporated power optimization strategies such as moving /tmp and /var/log directories into a RAM disk and setting swappiness to 10 to minimize hard drive activity. It also included the Jupiter power management applet—created by Andrew Wyatt—that facilitated straightforward adjustments of CPU performance and display settings.
The default software suite featured Nautilus Elementary, Adobe Flash, the Fluendo MP3 Codec, VLC, Infinality Freetype, LibreOffice, and the nano text editor.
Look and Feel
Fuduntu adopted the Faenza Cupertino icon set characterized by its square-shaped icons. Combining elements from Fedora and Ubuntu, it utilized GNOME as its window manager, supporting customizable themes including window borders. The distribution emphasized delivering a traditional desktop environment rather than one optimized for mobile usage.