Welcome

FuguIta – An OpenBSD-Based Live System†

Recommended for First-Time Users†

Getting Started

In this page, we will explain the basic usage of FuguIta.

FuguIta FAQ: Asked AI (ja)

AI answers frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Living with a USB Memory Stick
── Building a Desktop Environment on OpenBSD LiveUSB FuguIta (external site, ja)

A four-part tutorial explaining how to build a desktop environment with FuguIta.

FuguIta is a live system based on OpenBSD.†

The primary goal of this project is to make it easy for everyone to experience the excellent operating system OpenBSD.

It can be booted from DVD, USB memory, or external SSD/HDD and used without installing it onto your PC.

In addition, various features are implemented so that you can continue using FuguIta conveniently.

FuguIta can be used on the following systems:

Why the Name “FuguIta”?†

We named the LiveCD
Kawamata (2006-08-09 21:32:42)

The OpenBSD LiveCD previously did not have an original name, so we gave it one.

It is called 河豚板.
The English spelling FuguIta.

"Fugu" comes, of course, from Puffy, the OpenBSD mascot, and "Ita" (board) comes from the CD "disc."
It also carries the nuance of a "fugu chef."
Something like, "Let's skillfully prepare OpenBSD without being poisoned" (laugh).

Thank you for supporting FuguIta.

Release†

Release 7.8†

FuguIta 7.8, based on OpenBSD 7.8, was released on November 6, 2025.

• Latest version: FuguIta-7.8-*-202605081

• OpenBSD 7.8 patches 034, 035, and 036 have been applied.

Other Releases†

In addition to the official release, there are also:

• Desktop environment demo version
• macppc test version
• Latest development version

Features†

Easy to Use

- Boot and use from DVD or USB memory.
No installation on the internal disk is required.
Usability is almost identical to OpenBSD itself.

Safe and Reliable Update System

When the OpenBSD project publishes security fixes, FuguIta creates and releases corresponding updated versions as quickly as possible.

Flexible Operating Modes

You can choose a boot mode according to your purpose and PC performance.

Initial Modes	Operation		Advanced Modes	Operation
0	Standard boot mode		3	Restores an environment saved on USB memory
1	Short boot time / low memory usage*1		4	Reads files from floppy disk
2	Uses only memory for high-speed operation		5	For maintenance and debugging

Leveraging LiveUSB Features

- Save your environment with a name and reload it at the next boot.
Easy and safe updates with dedicated tools.

Support Tools Included

Includes interactive tools for:
Network configuration
Building a Japanese desktop environment

Media Duplication and Customization

- You can duplicate a LiveDVD or LiveUSB from a running FuguIta system.

• Supports encryption of the data storage area.

Related Information†

fuguita.org (this site)†

FuguIta Guide – Comprehensive Documentation

A step-by-step guide covering:

* Creating live media
* Basic usage
* Advanced applications
* Use of development tools

You can print the guide from your browser and use it as a manual.

-> Read FuguIta Guide

Bulletin Board

A place for:
Usage questions and suggestions
Technical discussions
Development status updates
Explanations of new features

All languages are welcome. Please feel free to join.

Operation Reports

A collection of FuguIta operation reports.
You can submit via the report form on the page.

Both "It worked" and "It didn't work" reports are valuable information.

Image Gallery

Screenshots of various tools and desktop environments, and photos of usage as network equipment.

EBUG Study Meetings (ja)

Materials related to OpenBSD and FuguIta presented at EBUG (Echigo BSD Users Group)*2 meetings.

Open Source Conference (ja)

Materials related to FuguIta presented at the Open Source Conference*3.

External Sites (ja)†

Information is also shared on external platforms such as Qiita, note.com, X, and GitHub, tailored to the characteristics of each medium.

-> List of extrnal sites

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