Choosing the Right VPN for FuguIta

FuguIta is a nimble, x86_64 Puppy-based distribution aimed at power users who appreciate a live-USB environment with persistent storage. Under the hood it uses PET and SFS packages (via the Puppy Package Manager), with optional dpkg/apt compatibility added by enthusiasts. You’ll often see JWM or IceWM paired with ROX-Filer as the default desktop setup—so minimal RAM footprint and fast startup are key. Systemd is absent, and networking is typically handled via wicd or the Puppy Network Wizard.

Given these nuances, the ideal VPN for FuguIta should:

• Provide plain OpenVPN configuration files (no systemd-only services).
• Offer a lightweight CLI client or support openvpn directly.
• Not rely on heavy dependencies like Qt5 or GNOME libraries.
• Include built-in leak protection or easy firewall/script integration.

Based on these criteria, here are the top contenders:

Comparison of Top VPN Services for FuguIta

1. Installing and Configuring Mullvad

Mullvad is my top pick for FuguIta: pure OpenVPN configs, a tiny Python CLI, and no systemd dependency.

Step 1: Install OpenVPN and dependencies

# Update repos (if using apt compatibility)
sudo apt-get update

# Install openvpn, wget, unzip, python3
sudo apt-get install openvpn wget unzip python3

Step 2: Download Mullvad configs

# Create a folder
mkdir -p ~/mullvad-configs  cd ~/mullvad-configs

# Fetch the ZIP of all servers
wget https://mullvad.net/download/openvpn-config.zip -O mullvad.zip

# Unpack
unzip mullvad.zip

Step 3: Use the Python CLI

# Download Mullvad CLI script
wget https://mullvad.net/download/app/openvpn/mullvad-cli.py -O mullvad-cli.py
chmod  x mullvad-cli.py

# List available countries
./mullvad-cli.py tunnel list

# Connect to a chosen country (e.g., Sweden)
./mullvad-cli.py tunnel start SE

Step 4: Manual OpenVPN (optional)

If you prefer raw openvpn usage:

# Pick a server config
cd ~/mullvad-configs/SE/
sudo openvpn mullvad_se_udp.conf

2. Installing and Configuring ProtonVPN

ProtonVPN’s CLI is a Python script that works nicely on non-systemd systems.

Step 1: Install prerequisites

# Ensure apt compatibility is active
sudo apt-get update

# Install openvpn, python3-pip, dialog, wget
sudo apt-get install openvpn python3-pip dialog wget

Step 2: Install protonvpn-cli

# Install via pip (user mode)
pip3 install --user protonvpn-cli

# Ensure ~/.local/bin is in your PATH
export PATH=HOME/.local/bin:PATH

Step 3: Initial setup

# Launch the setup wizard
protonvpn-cli configure

# Follow prompts: enter ProtonVPN credentials and default settings

Step 4: Connecting

# Quick connect to fastest server
protonvpn-cli c

# Connect to a specific country (e.g., NL)
protonvpn-cli c NL

3. Installing and Configuring IVPN

IVPN’s shell-based CLI and ZIP configs make it a solid third choice.

Step 1: Install OpenVPN

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install openvpn unzip wget

Step 2: Download IVPN configs

mkdir -p ~/ivpn  cd ~/ivpn
wget https://www.ivpn.net/config/ivpn.zip -O ivpn.zip
unzip ivpn.zip

Step 3: Download the CLI script

wget https://www.ivpn.net/downloads/ivpn-cli.sh -O ivpn-cli.sh
chmod  x ivpn-cli.sh

Step 4: Connect via CLI or OpenVPN

# Using IVPN CLI
./ivpn-cli.sh connect

# Or via raw OpenVPN
sudo openvpn configs/uk_udp.ovpn

Final Tips

• Always test for DNS leaks after connecting: dig @resolver1.opendns.com myip.opendns.com short.
• Use FuguIta’s firewall scripts (/usr/local/pet-packages/firewall.pet) to enforce kill switches.
• Store your credentials in a secure ~/.vpn-credentials file with strict permissions.

With any of these setups, you’ll retain FuguIta’s lightweight ethos while benefiting from rock-solid privacy on the go—straight from London, all sorted.