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> The Ubuntu install is very compelling.  I am just wishing that FreeBSD
> was AS compelling in its first install experience.  At present it is
> far, far behind.
> 
> That does not stop ME from preferring FreeBSD, but it stops many other
> people.


FreeBSD is primarily a server oriented operating system, while ubuntu is
geared (from a development and design perspective) towards the desktop
market. 

This is the primary reason why you are experiencing this.


~k