# Fuduntu

> Linux distribution

**Wikidata**: [Q2632496](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2632496)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuduntu)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fuduntu

## Summary
Fuduntu was a Linux distribution based on Fedora Linux, discontinued on April 14, 2013. It operated under the GNU General Public License and was accessible via its official website http://www.fuduntu.org/.

## Key Facts
- Discontinued on 2013-04-14
- Based on Fedora Linux
- Licensed under GNU General Public License
- Official website: http://www.fuduntu.org/
- Aliases: Fuduntu linux, Fuduntu, فاجنتو لينكس
- Instance of Linux distribution
- Sitelink count: 12

## FAQs
### Q: What operating system was Fuduntu derived from?
A: Fuduntu was a derivative of Fedora Linux, inheriting its core architecture and components while providing customized modifications.

### Q: When was Fuduntu no longer available?
A: Fuduntu was officially discontinued on April 14, 2013, after which active development ceased.

### Q: Under what license was Fuduntu released?
A: Fuduntu was distributed under the GNU General Public License, ensuring free use, modification, and redistribution.

### Q: Is Fuduntu still accessible today?
A: Due to its discontinuation in 2013, Fuduntu is no longer actively maintained or distributed, though archives may still exist online.

## Why It Matters
Fuduntu contributed to the diversity of the Linux ecosystem by offering a user-oriented alternative to mainstream distributions like Fedora. Its development highlighted community-driven efforts to create lightweight, customizable operating systems while demonstrating the transient nature of smaller Linux projects. Though short-lived, it exemplified how distributions could target specific user needs—such as simplified interfaces—before evolving community needs or resource constraints led to its retirement. This reflects the dynamic, experimental spirit within open-source software development.

## Notable For
- Being a Fedora Linux-based distribution with independent development until discontinuation
- Offering multilingual branding including Arabic (فاجنتو لينكس)
- Operating under strict GNU General Public License compliance
- Achieving moderate recognition with 12 sitelinks across Wikipedia platforms
- Providing a user-focused alternative during its active development period (2010-2013)

## Body
### Overview
Fuduntu was classified as a Linux distribution, inheriting core components from Fedora Linux. It operated under the GNU General Public License framework and was associated with the copyright status of "copyrighted." The project maintained distinct branding through aliases including "Fuduntu linux," "Fuduntu," and the Arabic name "فاجنتو لينكس."

### Development and Discontinuation
The distribution was developed as a derivative of Fedora Linux, with no specific founding year provided. Its lifecycle concluded with discontinuation on 2013-04-14. Post-discontinuation, the project ceased active development, though archived materials remained accessible via its former website.

### Online Presence
- Official website: http://www.fuduntu.org/
- Wikipedia coverage: Primary article "Fuduntu" with translations in Arabic (ar), German (de), English (en), Spanish (es), French (fr), Italian (it), Dutch (nl), Norwegian (no), and Russian (ru)
- Wikimedia Commons featured under category "Fuduntu"
- Sitelink count: 12 references across interconnected projects
- Logo accessible at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Fuduntu-logo.png
- Default desktop screenshot: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Fuduntu14.9-defaultdesktop.png

### Identifiers and Classification
- Freebase ID: /m/0gh720b
- Alternativeto software ID: fuduntu
- Instance classification: Linux distribution
- Wikipedia title: Fuduntu

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013