Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:27:14 +0000 From: Miguel Saturnino <mags@oniduo.pt> To: danial_thom@yahoo.com Cc: "Daniel A." <ldrada@gmail.com>, "Michael C. Shultz" <ringworm01@gmail.com>, Andy Sjostrom <andy_sjostrom@yahoo.com>, freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: BSD Question's. Message-ID: <1135441634.787.10.camel@localhost> In-Reply-To: <20051224153412.26322.qmail@web33314.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <20051224153412.26322.qmail@web33314.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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On Sat, 2005-12-24 at 07:34 -0800, Danial Thom wrote: > > --- "Michael C. Shultz" <ringworm01@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > On Saturday 24 December 2005 06:54, Daniel A. > > wrote: > > > Hi Andy, > > > > > > I am sorry for the trouble you have had with > > Windows XP. > > > > > > I suggest that you use Linux, as FreeBSD > > really is not targeted at > > > people who want to use graphical user > > interfaces. > > > > In a few key areas FreeBSD is a better desktop > > OS than Linux: Easier to keep > > the kernel/world and installed ports up to date > > for example without having > > to resort to the microsoft/Linux fixall method > > of removing and reinstalling > > everything every now and again. Your opinion > > is correct IMO that FreeBSD > > managers put most emphasis on FreeBSD as a > > server and little as a desktop. > > My guess is because donations(cash) and > > hardware support for developers > > come from people who want servers while people > > who want a desktop OS tend to > > donate squat.... > > > > > The linux developers really have been trying > > to make a valuable > > > replacement for Windows, as they somehow have > > experienced the same > > > issues with Windows (And Microsoft products > > in general) that you have. > > > > > > One Linux distribution in particular that I > > think you might like, is > > > Ubuntu. You can download it at > > http://www.ubuntulinux.org/, or order a > > > CD (Free shipping, free CD, you pay nothing). > > > > Advertising Linux in a FreeBSD mailing list? > > Sounds like you may have more of > > axe to grind against the FreeBSD management > > folk than a desire to offer sound > > advice.... > > > > -Mike > > Why not just tell the truth, which is that > Windows XP is the best that you can do for the > desktop Well, that's your opinion. For me, FreeBSD is a much better desktop than Windows -- it runs solid and fast and enables me to be more productive in my work. Of course, what is good for me might not be so good for someone else, I guess it depends on your needs. Some Linux distros are much easier to setup than FreeBSD, so they might be a more recommendable desktop for someone with less technical knowledge. -- Miguel Saturnino <mags@oniduo.pt>
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