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From: "Matthew D. Fuller" <fullermd@futuresouth.com>
To: Linda Renaud <cookiepalace@geocities.com>
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On Mon, 20 Oct 1997, Linda Renaud wrote:

> Does freeBSD compile Apps, Prgs, etc.., better than Linux?
> Why should I use a BSD OS instead of using a Linux OS?
> What does freeBSD offer that Linux doesn't?
> Is freeBSD quickly upgradeable like Linux?
Whoah; them's holy war questions.
I have a web page dedicated to this.  It's at:
http://keystone.westminster.edu/~fullermd/bsdvlin.htm
A little out of date right now, but it's getting there.

Actually, maybe we should put this URL somewhere on the www.freebsd.org
page?  In the FAQ/Handbook, maybe...?

> What security does freeBSD offer?
> What is freeBSD's current version?

Look at the web page.  There are several brnches, so what 'version',
doesn't really mean anything.  As far as offical releases, 2.2.5 is due
out in a few days.  There are also branches with less snaz, but more
stability (-STABLE), and bleeding edge branches (3.0-CURRENT).
Security, well, that all depends on how you set it up.  It can be
basically anything from a free-for-all (literally) to a firewall.

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