An SETC Project, with users and support from FabLabs worldwide.
After much anticipation, the FabLabs now have their very own Linux distribution.. The Fablab Linux distro is based on the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, thus the name Fabuntu.. Download the Fabuntu install cd here. Then simply install Ubuntu 6.06, open the Fabuntu Install CD, and click the blue "Install" icon.. Fabuntu will take it from there...
We've been working hard to give users of Fablabs a more friendly and consistent experience.. It's more friendly because of a streamlined workflow where users are not required to navigate the command line. Often, users do not even need to leave the design environment to send their work to the fabrication devices. It's more consistent because users can move across the room or across the world and find a familiar system where their files are accessible, and things work as expected.
Although a good amount of our work involves developing innovative software, you don't have to be a developer to help out.. Artists, Web developers and Coders can donate their time and content.. Others can offer suggestions and feedback or make a donation to help cover some development time.. If you'd like to help, please contact us.