Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:34:31 -0400 (EDT) From: Dima Dorfman <dima@zwb.net> To: dmeleaso@bw.edu (Dan) Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Need info on FreeBSD Message-ID: <199806110234.WAA12008@nwalme.pair.com> In-Reply-To: <Pine.OSF.3.96.980610201804.11729A-100000@slate.bw.edu> from Dan at "Jun 10, 98 08:19:36 pm"
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> > <snip> > > Could you please answer the following questions ASAP: > > > > 1-What are the top three differences between FreeBSD,QNX and WinNT? Dunno. > > > > 2-Is FreeBSD better than Linux or QNX? > > FreeBSD is stabler and has better support. > > 3-What are the fees and costs related with FreeBSD (License cost? What about Dev tools?) > > FreeBSD is absolutely free. It comes with source. Devel tools are also free. > > 4-Is the Kernel code available for modifications? > > Yes, under the BSD license. It is at http://ftp.FreeBSD.ORG/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-current/src/sys/ (-current version) > > 5-Is it a tough OS to learn for an experienced Embedded C/C++ Programmer? > > If you know UNIX no. > > 6-Can it run on any platform? > > Only on Intel. For multiple platforms see OpenBSD (http://www.OpenBSD.ORG/) > > 7-Can we use TCP/IP networking with it? > > Yes, alot of server run FreeBSD. > > 8-Can we program our own GUI interface? > > If it runs on any other BSD system, most likely. > > 9-What about programming? (Compilers, info..) > > gcc is avalible from GNU for free. (http://www.GNU.org/) > > 10-Who uses FreeBSD and what is a popular FreeBSD application? > > A server. Many server ru FreeBSD. Yahoo! did, and maybe still does. I'm not sure. > > Thanks, > > > > Try the web page: www.FreeBSD.org > Good idea. > > > > Dan > > > > Non sum qualis eram. Tempus edax rerum. > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > -- Dima Dorfman (dima@zwb.net) Microsoft: How long do you want to wait today? FreeBSD Rules! Micro$oft Sucks! http://www.FreeBSD.ORG/ To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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