Fuduntu

Fuduntu is a light hearted and fun Linux distribution optimized for portable computers, but also runs great on desktops too.

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punny name, serious distro! fuduntu is optimized for portable computers, but also runs great on desktops too. tweaked and tuned for exceptional performance, low resource utilization, and maximum battery life. fuduntu is a light hearted and fun linux distribution that earns its name by its design to fit somewhere inbetween fedora and ubuntu.

some of the tweaks found in fuduntu:

linux kernel 2.6.37 cgroups shell tweak deadline io scheduler /tmp and /var/log moved to ram disk swappiness reduced to 10 jupiter for power savings gnome default desktop tweaks misc power and performance tweaks

a few of the default packages found in fuduntu:

adobe flash fluendo mp3 codec likewise open infinality freetype nautilus elementary openoffice thunderbird gimp jupiter vim enhanced

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