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FuguIta - OpenBSD-based Live System†

FuguIta 20th Anniversary†

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the public release of FuguIta.
To be precise, it dates back to the release of its predecessor, CD-OpenBSD.

Initially, it was just an experimental project to create an OpenBSD system that could boot from a CD. I never imagined it would last this long.

Now, FuguIta supports three CPU architectures: i386, amd64, and arm64.
It can also be installed and used on a variety of media, including DVDs, USB memory sticks, SD cards, hard disks, and SSDs.

Its use cases have also expanded. While it was originally intended as a way to "try OpenBSD," it is now used not only as a daily PC environment but also as a dedicated machine for servers, routers, and IoT devices.

As a result, FuguIta is now used for various purposes in different countries around the world.

This is all thanks to the continued support of many people over the years:

• Users who downloaded and used FuguIta
• Those who provided valuable feedback, including reviews, questions, and feature requests
• Community members who offered mirror servers and technical support

When I first launched CD-OpenBSD 20 years ago, there were many similar OpenBSD-based live systems. However, most of them have ceased development over time, and now FuguIta is likely the only one remaining.

I will continue to develop and release FuguIta for as long as possible.
Thank you for your continued support!

Releases†

Release 7.6†

FuguIta 7.6, based on OpenBSD 7.6, was released on October 21, 2024.

• FuguIta-7.6-*-202502181
  • patch-008 of OpenBSD 7.6 has been applied.

Past Release Informations

What is FuguIta?†

FuguIta is a live system based on OpenBSD operating system.

The primary goal of this project is to make OpenBSD, a superior operating system, easily accessible to everyone.

In addition, we have implemented a variety of unique features that take advantage of the characteristics of a live system.

• supported platforms
  • i386 - the Intel i386 architecture and compatible processors
  • amd64 - AMD64-based systems
  • arm64 - 64-bit ARM systems (confirmed on Raspberry Pi 3/4)

• type of files supplied
  • ISO image files for LiveDVD
  • raw disk image files for other devices (USB, SD, HDD, SSD...etc)

Features†

Easy to use

• Bootable from DVD or USB memory stick, no need to install to PC's internal storage.
• Operates almost like a normally installed OpenBSD, and the built-in online manual can be used as it is.
• Additional software can be installed using OpenBSD's package management system.

Tracking patches of OpenBSD

• We publish new release of FuguIta as soon as the OpenBSD development group announces new errata (security fixes and reliability enhancements).
• FuguIta itself is also modified and added functions as needed.

Flexible Operation

• Three boot modes can be selected according to the performance of the hardware.
  • Mode 0: FuguIta's standard startup mode
  • Mode 1: Short boot time and memory-saving operation*1
  • Mode 2: Transfers the entire system to memory for faster operation.
• Multiple FuguIta devices can be attached to accommodate irregular hardware configurations.

Utilize LiveUSB features

• Save files and load them at the next startup (can be automated).
• Update tool for easy and safe updating.

Support tools provided

• Interactive tools are included for network setup and desktop environment setup.

Remastering and Customization

• Remastering LiveDVD and LiveUSB on running FuguIta.
  • LiveDVD to LiveUSB and LiveUSB to LiveDVD remastering are also possible.
• Customization is also possible by modifying the contents during the duplication process.
• LiveUSB duplication can also encrypt the partition for data storage.

More Informations†

• Getting Started with FuguIta - Please read this first!

  A guide to setting up and fundamental usage of FuguIta.

• FuguIta Guide
  A comprehensive document of FuguIta - setting up, fundamental and advanced usage, development.

The FuguIta Guide

English version (automatically translated from Japanese version)

河豚板ガイド(FuguIta Gaido)

Japanese original version

• FuguIta/Links ... Other OpenBSD-based Live Systems.

What does the name "FuguIta" mean?†

FuguIta () stands for "Blowfish Disk" in Japanese.

Fugu means blowfish, and Ita means something flat such as a plate, a disk or a board etc...

Some Japanese might associate those who cook when hearing Ita. For them, so FuguIta also means "Blowfish Cook" as double meaning.

Trivia

"FuguSashi" is an unofficial nickname for the LiveUSB version of FuguIta.
"Sashi" is a Japanese word meaning "to insert" or "to stick", but it is also an abbreviation for "sashimi".
Most Japanese people will associate "FuguSashi" with sashimi of fugu.

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