Fuduntu
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{{Infobox OS
| name = Fuduntu Linux
| logo = File:fuduntu-logo.png
| screenshot = 300px
| caption = A sample Fuduntu Linux desktop
| collapsible = yes
| source_model = Mainly Open source and closed source
| released = 7 November 2010
| latest_release_version = 2013.2{{cite web |url=http://www.fuduntu.org/blog/2013/04/08/fuduntu-2013-2-release/ |title=Fuduntu 2013.2 Released |date=2013-04-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427115705/http://www.fuduntu.org/blog/2013/04/08/fuduntu-2013-2-release/ |archivedate=27 April 2013 }}
| latest_release_date = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2013|04|08}}
| marketing_target = General purpose; optimized for portable computers
| kernel_type = Monolithic (Linux)
| ui = GNOME
| package_manager = RPM Package Manager
| license = Mainly GNU GPL; various other free software licenses. For ease of use, some proprietary items are also included (e.g., Adobe Flash).
| working_state = Discontinued
| supported_platforms = IA-32, x86-64
| website = {{URL|http://www.fuduntu.org}}
| updatemodel = Yum (PackageKit)
}}
Fuduntu Linux was a Fedora-based Linux distribution created by Andrew Wyatt. It was actively developed between 2010 and 2013. It was designed to fit in somewhere between Fedora and Ubuntu.[http://www.fuduntu.org/name.html Fuduntu.org: Behind the Name] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501011942/http://www.fuduntu.org/name.html |date=1 May 2011 }} It was notable for providing a 'classic' desktop experience.{{Cite web|last1=Noyes|first1=Katherine|date=2013-04-15|title=Fuduntu Linux is closing its doors|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/2034669/fuduntu-linux-is-closing-its-doors.html|access-date=2020-06-30|website=PCWorld|language=en}} Although it was optimized for netbooks and other portable computers, it is still a general-purpose OS.
History
After forking Fedora 14 in early November 2011,{{Cite web |url=http://www.fewt.com/2011/11/fuduntu-1412-release-happy-anniversary.html |title=Fuduntu 14.12 Release – Happy Anniversary! |access-date=9 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109052302/http://www.fewt.com/2011/11/fuduntu-1412-release-happy-anniversary.html |archive-date=9 November 2011 |url-status=dead }} Fuduntu became an independent distribution and was no longer considered a "remix" of Fedora, it did not qualify as a "spin" because it contained packages not included in Fedora.[http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Remix FedoraProject.org: Remix]
On a Team Meeting held on 14 April 2013, it was decided that Fuduntu would discontinue development and no new versions will be released. Large parts of the team were planning to work on a new rebased OS.[http://www.fuduntu.org/blog/2013/04/15/fuduntu-team-meeting-held-on-april-14-2013/ Fuduntu Team meeting held on 14 April 2013] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421164848/http://www.fuduntu.org/blog/2013/04/15/fuduntu-team-meeting-held-on-april-14-2013/ |date=21 April 2013 }} The move of wider support to GTK 3 and Systemd were also factors, as Fuduntu used GTK 2 and wasn't systemd based.
= Post development =
On 28 April 2013 the Fuduntu website officially informed that the project has come to an end and that users may want to switch to the new project Cloverleaf Linux which is based on openSUSE instead.{{cite web|title=Project Ends|url=http://www.fuduntu.org/blog/2013/04/28/project-ends/|accessdate=29 April 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518181720/http://www.fuduntu.org/blog/2013/04/28/project-ends/|archivedate=18 May 2013}}{{Cite web |url=http://cloverleaf-linux.org/?p=16 |title=Meet the new Boss, same as the old Boss | Cloverleaf Linux |access-date=3 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510191751/http://cloverleaf-linux.org/?p=16 |archive-date=10 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}
In late August, the development team decided to discontinue Cloverleaf, due to lack of manpower.{{Cite web|last=OStatic|date=2013-08-29|title=Cloverleaf to Become openSUSE Add-on|url=https://www.linux.com/news/cloverleaf-become-opensuse-add/|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Linux.com|language=en-US}} Other concerns included image leaks and other issues regarding source code for KDE's upcoming lightweight desktop environment KLyDE, which in term was supposed to be used as Cloverleaf's default desktop environment.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}}
Features
As Fuduntu was originally targeted at the Asus Eee PC and other netbooks{{cite web|url=http://www.webupd8.org/2010/11/fuduntu-is-fedora-14-remix-for-netbooks.html |title=Fuduntu Is A Fedora 14 Remix For Netbooks And Laptops ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog |date=2010-11-14 |accessdate=2011-08-15}} it contained tweaks to reduce power consumption. This included moving the /tmp and /var/log directories to a RAM disk, and reducing swappiness 10, to reduce the frequency of disk spin-up. Also, Fuduntu includes the Jupiter power management applet (also developed by Andrew Wyatt), for easy adjustment of CPU performance settings, screen output and resolution, etc.
The default packages include Nautilus Elementary, Adobe Flash, the Fluendo MP3 Codec, VLC, Infinality Freetype, LibreOffice, and the nano editor.
=Look and Feel=
The used icon theme is called Faenza Cupertino. It features the distinctive square icon set of Faenza. Because it was originally based on Fedora and Ubuntu it has GNOME as window manager, giving the opportunity to change themes, including window frames.[http://cristalinux.blogspot.com/2010/12/fuduntu-147-review.html Cristalinux.blogspot.com Review on Fuduntu 14.7] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015160536/http://cristalinux.blogspot.com/2010/12/fuduntu-147-review.html |date=15 October 2011 }}
It aimed for a 'classic' desktop experience, as opposed to a 'mobile' experience.
See also
{{Portal|Free and open-source software}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.distrowatch.com/fuduntu Fuduntu listing on Distrowatch]
{{Fedora Linux derivatives}}
{{Linux distributions}}
Category:RPM-based Linux distributions