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FuguIta - OpenBSD-based Live System†

Yoshihiro Kawamata
kaw@on.rim.or.jp

FuguIta supports OpenBSD operating system.

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Release 7.3 †

FuguIta 7.3, based on OpenBSD 7.3, was first released on April 22, 2023.

Current Release

FuguIta-7.3-{i386,amd64}-202307271
- patch-011 to -015 of OpenBSD 7.3 have been applied.
  For AMD cpus, run fw_update and make it persistent.
  (Unlike patch-012 description, installboot is not required. It has already been done)

Older Release Notes

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What is FuguIta?†

FuguIta is a live system based on OpenBSD operating system.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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 fugu sashimi.