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FuguIta


Last Update: 2026-04-16 09:27 UTC


FuguIta is an OpenBSD live operating system featuring portable workplace, low hardware requirements, additional software, and partial support for Japanese. It strives to provide a live environment which is as close to an installed OpenBSD system as possible. The live environment can be saved to storage and reloaded in a later session, enabling persistent storage and consistent use.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 272 (51), 6 months: 274 (60), 3 months: 301 (53), 4 weeks: 339 (35), 1 week: 306 (34)

Average visitor rating: 9.8/10 from 5 review(s).


FuguIta Summary
Distribution FuguIta
Home Page https://fuguita.org/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums https://fuguita.org/?FuguIta/BBS
Alternative User Forums
Documentation https://fuguita.org/?FuguIta/StartGuide
Screenshots https://fuguita.org/?FuguIta/ScreenShotsDistroWatch Gallery
Screencasts
Download Mirrors https://fuguita.org/?FuguIta/DownloadDistroWatch Torrent Archive
Bug Tracker --
Related Websites Wikipedia (jp)
Reviews 6.8: DistroWatch
Where To Donate, Buy or Try

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Feature 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.6 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 4.9 4.7 Feature
Release Date 2026-04-16 2025-10-20 2025-04-16 2024-09-22 2023-10-28 2023-10-04 2023-04-12 2022-09-27 2022-04-11 2019-11-03 2015-10-26 2015-08-17 2014-12-12 2014-06-08 2014-04-15 2013-06-27 2013-02-04 2011-05-05 2010-08-22 Release Date
End Of Life                                       End Of Life
Price (US$) Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Price (US$)
Image Size (MB) 200-400 200-400 200-400 200-400 200-400 200-400 200-400 200-400 300-400 200-300                   Image Size (MB)
Free Download IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO IMG, ISO Free Download
Installation Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Text Mode Installation
Default Desktop Fvwm Fvwm Fvwm Fvwm Fvwm Fvwm Fvwm Fvwm Fvwm Fvwm IceWM IceWM IceWM IceWM IceWM IceWM IceWM IceWM IceWM Default Desktop
Default Browser                                       Default Browser
Package Format tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz tgz Package Format
Package Management                                       Package Management
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Release Model
Office Suite -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Office Suite
Processor Architecture aarch64, i386, x86_64 aarch64, i386, x86_64 aarch64, i386, x86_64 aarch64, i386, x86_64 aarch64, i386, x86_64 aarch64, i386, x86_64 aarch64, i386, x86_64 aarch64, i386, x86_64 aarch64, i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386 i386 i386 i386 i386 i386 i386 i386 i386 Processor Architecture
Init Software other other other other other other other other other other other other other other other other other other other Init Software
Journaled File Systems                                       Journaled File Systems
Multilingual en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en Multilingual
Full Package List                     5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 4.9 4.7 Full Package List

Full Package List:   FuguIta 5.8
  Number of packages: 107 (download as TXT)
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  •  anthy-9100hp1
  •  atk-2.16.0
  •  bash-4.3.39p0
  •  boehm-gc-7.4.2p0
  •  bzip2-1.0.6p1
  •  cairo-1.14.2
  •  cdparanoia-3.a9.8p3
  •  curl-7.43.0
  •  ddrescue-1.19
  •  desktop-file-utils-0.22p0
  •  dnstracer-1.9
  •  enca-1.16p1
  •  fetchmail-6.3.26
  •  ffmpeg-20150723p0
  •  flac-1.3.1
  •  freefonts-0.10p2
  •  fribidi-0.19.6p0
  •  gdk-pixbuf-2.30.8p2
  •  gettext-0.19.5.1
  •  giflib-5.1.1
  •  glib2-2.44.1
  •  gnome-icon-theme-3.12.0p3
  •  gnome-icon-theme-symbolic-3.12.0p2
  •  graphite2-1.2.4p0
  •  gsm-1.0.14
  •  gtk+2-2.24.28
  •  gtk-update-icon-cache-3.16.6
  •  harfbuzz-1.0.1
  •  hicolor-icon-theme-0.15
  •  icewm-1.3.8p1
  •  imlib2-1.4.7
  •  ja-fonts-funet-19911117p1
  •  ja-kterm-6.2.0p9
  •  ja-less-3.32pl2.48p0
  •  ja-mplus-ttf-20060520p3
  •  ja-nkf-2.1.1p2v0
  •  ja-sazanami-ttf-20040629p3
  •  ja-w3m-0.5.3p3-image
  •  jasper-1.900.1p2
  •  jpeg-9a
  •  kermit-9.0.302
  •  kismet-200805R1p3
  •  lame-3.99.5p0
  •  lcms-1.18ap0
  •  lcms2-2.6p1
  •  libao-1.2.0p0
  •  libass-0.12.3
  •  libaudiofile-0.3.6p0
  •  libbluray-0.8.0
  •  libcroco-0.6.8p2
  •  libdv-1.0.0p2
  •  libdvdcss-1.3.99
  •  libdvdnav-5.0.3v0
  •  libdvdread-5.0.3
  •  libelf-0.8.13p3
  •  libexif-0.6.21p0
  •  libffi-3.1p0
  •  libiconv-1.14p3
  •  libid3tag-0.15.1bp4
  •  libidn-1.32
  •  libmad-0.15.1bp4
  •  libmagic-5.23
  •  libmng-1.0.10p3
  •  libogg-1.3.2p0
  •  librsvg-2.40.9
  •  libusb1-1.0.9p9
  •  libvorbis-1.3.5
  •  libvpx-1.4.0
  •  libxml-2.9.2p1
  •  lockfile-3.22
  •  lzo2-2.09
  •  mpg321-0.3.2
  •  mplayer-20150510p2
  •  netperf-2.6.0p1
  •  normalize-0.7.7p0
  •  nsh-1.0.20140503p2
  •  opus-1.1p0
  •  pango-1.36.8
  •  pcre-8.37p1
  •  pcsc-lite-1.8.13
  •  png-1.6.17
  •  popt-1.16p0
  •  procmail-3.22p6
  •  python-2.7.10
  •  qiv-2.3.1
  •  rdesktop-1.8.3
  •  recode-3.6p9
  •  rlwrap-0.42
  •  rox-filer-2.11
  •  rsync-3.1.1
  •  sdl-1.2.15p7
  •  shared-mime-info-1.4
  •  speex-1.2rc1p1
  •  tcl-8.6.4
  •  tiff-4.0.4
  •  tk-8.6.4
  •  ttyrec-1.0.8p2
  •  uim-1.8.6p0
  •  uim-gtk-1.8.6p0
  •  unzip-6.0p7
  •  vorbis-tools-1.4.0p1
  •  x264-20141218p1
  •  x265-1.7
  •  xv-3.10ap15
  •  xvidcore-1.3.3
  •  xz-5.2.1
  •  zip-3.0


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Version: 7.8
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-03-22
Country: Japan
Votes: 10


FuguIta is a carefully designed live OpenBSD system that combines technical purity with a surprisingly well-structured user experience. It is fast, stable, and minimal — but unlike many minimal systems, it does not leave the user without direction.

At its foundation, FuguIta delivers a near-pure OpenBSD environment in a portable form. There is no unnecessary software, no heavy customization, and no attempt to turn it into something it is not. This makes it highly predictable and trustworthy, especially for users who value consistency and control.

What distinguishes FuguIta from many other minimal or BSD-based live systems is its guidance layer.

Through a structured FuguIta Guide and tools like dtjsetup, users are not simply dropped into a blank environment. Instead, they are given:

- a clear starting point
- practical setup steps (networking, packages, environment)
- a path toward customization and persistence

This makes a significant difference. The system feels intentional rather than incomplete.

The dtjsetup tool, in particular, is well thought out.

It lowers the barrier to entry without hiding the underlying system. Configuration is assisted, but still transparent. Users can learn what is happening rather than just selecting through it. This reflects a design philosophy that prioritizes understanding over convenience.

However, this same philosophy also defines FuguIta’s limitations.

Even with good guidance, FuguIta is not a general-purpose desktop OS.

- There are few preinstalled applications
- Common expectations (like having a browser ready) may not be met
- Users must still make decisions and perform setup steps

For users expecting an immediately productive environment, this can feel like extra work.

Another challenge is the learning curve.

While the guide and tools provide orientation, they do not eliminate the need to understand basic OpenBSD concepts. Users unfamiliar with BSD systems may still find:

- terminology unfamiliar
- workflows different from Linux distributions
- certain tasks requiring additional reading

In other words, FuguIta is accessible — but not effortless.

There is also a subtle gap between capability and discoverability.

The system is quite powerful:

- it supports customization and remastering
- it can serve as a portable workspace
- it can be used for recovery or experimentation

However, not all of these use cases are equally obvious. Some users may only realize the full potential after spending time with the system.

The often-mentioned "DOS-like" feeling still applies here.

FuguIta provides a structured environment, but it does not impose a workflow. For experienced users, this is freeing. For others, it may feel like a lack of direction even with documentation available.

Conclusion

FuguIta is a thoughtfully designed system that successfully combines:

- technical minimalism
- portability
- stability
- and guided usability

It stands out not by adding features, but by aligning its tools, documentation, and philosophy into a coherent whole.

At the same time, it remains:

- specialized rather than general-purpose
- educational rather than immediately productive
- transparent rather than fully abstracted

Final verdict:
An excellent live OpenBSD environment for users who value control and understanding, but not ideal for those seeking a ready-to-use desktop experience.



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Version: 7.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-25
Votes: 51


I liked Fuguita when I tried it a year ago. It's very light on resources, it's stable and live boots a pure version of OpenBSD.

I give it a 10/10 for that. But from what I could tell, they claim that it's easy to remaster iso's and install software, but I could never find any documentation for it and could never figure out how to do it.

It's cool in that it boots like a basic DOS, I love that it's live and can be run entirely on CD, but what exactly can I do with it but stare at the desktop? I can't get online with it since there is no browser installed.

So, I'm not sure how useful it is to me as an operating system (I can do far more with a Freedos bootable CD, cause I actually have programs for it to run on), but nonetheless, I do "like" it and I do appreciate the effort put into it.


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Version: 7.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-06-18
Votes: 58


Having become more than a little bit disenchanted by the direction being taken by many Linux-based distros, especially Debian-based ones that I have used for years, I thought I would take a look at BSD.

Although BSD is generally for servers, there are some desktop gems worth looking at, and FuguIta is definitely one, as is NomadBSD.

Having tried OpenBSD, and found it almost unusable, I am amazed how someone has come up with a live, installable, sort-of desktop version, that is better than the original.

Although I am to attempt installing it to a hard-drive, I am having a lot of fun running from a live USB pendrive (use the img.gz download).

FuguIta is like using a very intuitive version of DOS, that helps and informs you at every stage of setup. There is also a very good setup guide on their website.

I am looking forward to a steep relearning curve, on a 'proper' UNIX-type system.

Overall, I also recommend FuguIta.


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