Fuduntu 2013.2 Released – Download DVD Images and Installation Guide with Screenshots
Fuduntu Linux, based on Fedora distribution released its Fuduntu 2013.2 version recently which has a user-friendly, rolling-release with RPM package management and the classic GNOME2 desktop environment. This release comes with many new features, application and bug fixes. It has released with two flavors. A Full version with lots of software installed by default and a new Lite version which uses 3-4GB less hard drive space depending on architecture. It supports Steam gaming and Netflix video streaming. XBMC, the popular media center developed by the XBMC Foundation is also now available in Fuduntu 2013.2 distribution.
Fuduntu Features
Following are well known open source software’s included.
- LibreOffice 4.0.1.2
- GMIP 2.5.4
- Thunderbird 17.0.4
- Kernel 3.8.3-34
- Firefox 19.0.2
- Chromium 25.0.1364.172
Download Fuduntu 2013.2 ISO Images
Fuduntu 2013.2 iso files are available for i686 and x86_64 (both Full and Lite version). Please use the following direct links to download files.
Full i686
Fuduntu-2013.2-i686-LiveDVD.iso
Lite i686
Fuduntu-2013.2-i686-LiteDVD.iso
Full x86_64
Fuduntu-2013.2-x86_64-LiveDVD.iso
Lite x86_64
Fuduntu-2013.2-x86_64-LiteDVD.iso
Read the rest of the release announcement on below links Fuduntu 2013.2 release
Fuduntu 2013.2 Full Version Installation Guide
1. Boot system with Fuduntu 2013.2 Installation media or ISO.
Boot Fuduntu ISO Image
2. Live desktop from where we can install it on Hard Drive.
Welcome to Fuduntu
3. Once you click on Install to Hard Drive, we will now start installation process. Choose keyboard layout and click on ‘Next‘
Fuduntu Keyboard Selection
4. Choose basic storage device as we have locally attached storage.
Choose Basic Storage Device
5. Storage Device Warning click on “Yes, discard any data.
Storage Device Warning – Discard Data
6. Give a Host name.
Fuduntu Set Hostname
7. Select nearest city in your time zone.
Select City based on Time Zone
8. Give root password to set root password.
Set root Password
9. Types of installation, select ‘Replace Existing Linux System(s) and select ‘Review and modify partitioning layout‘
Select Type of Installation
10. Types of installation, Shows partitioning types to verify where we can modify as per need. Click ‘Next‘ to proceed once satisfied with partitions.
Fuduntu Create Partition
11. Format warnings: Click on ‘Format‘
Fuduntu Disk Format
12. Confirmation to format partitions: Click on ‘Write changes to Disk‘
Write changes to Disk
13. Format filesystem partitions.
Formatting Filesystems
14. Boot loader installation and password set to GRUB.
Set Grub Password
15. Installation is started, Relax, it may take few Minutes.
Fuduntu Installation Process
16. Installation Competed. Eject media or ISO and Exit. Reboot system from Live Desktop.
Fuduntu Installation Completed
17. Restarting Fuduntu.
Restarting Fuduntu
18. Post installation welcome screen.
Fuduntu Post Installation
19. Read License information and click on ‘Forward‘
Read Fuduntu License Agreement
20. Enter the user details and click the ‘Forward‘
Create and Fill User Details
21. Set Date and Time, and Click on ‘Finish‘
Fuduntu Set Date and Time Zone
22. Login Screen.
Fuduntu Login Screen
23. Newly installed Fuduntu 2013.2 Desktop.
Fuduntu 2013.2 Desktop
Fuduntu Home Page http://www.fuduntu.org/.
Fuduntu cured my distro-hopping habit over a year ago.
The familiarity and stability of Gnome 2 combined with the latest versions of major applications and the rolling release model make this operating system a winner in my book.
The elegance, performance, battery life, and stellar community support with Andrew Wyatt at the helm continues to impress me.
Now that there’s a Lite version how can anyone resist giving this impressive distro a spin?
Nice review. I installed Fuduntu a few days back and love it. For those with amd processors, DO NOT download the additional drivers offered. I lost my graphical desktop when I did. Just use the default drivers. They work fine. Also, Firefox is available in the repositories, but is not installed by default.