Date: Fri, 23 May 2014 01:49:16 -0400 From: "Littlefield, Tyler" <tyler@tysdomain.com> To: Erich Dollansky <erichsfreebsdlist@alogt.com> Cc: "freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org" <freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: looking for a platform for contributions Message-ID: <537EE15C.3080509@tysdomain.com> In-Reply-To: <20140523114739.2a89a9b0@X220.alogt.com> References: <537EA775.6040601@tysdomain.com> <20140523114739.2a89a9b0@X220.alogt.com>
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On 5/22/2014 11:47 PM, Erich Dollansky wrote: > Hi, > > On Thu, 22 May 2014 21:42:13 -0400 > "Littlefield, Tyler" <tyler@tysdomain.com> wrote: > >> Hello all: >> I have a lot of free time and really wanted to start contributing to >> FreeBSD. I have one issue I was hoping someone could help: >> I am blind and am currently using a Soyoustart server for my main >> server after transitioning. I am currently a bit lost in terms of >> actually getting running with a bsd system. I obviously don't have >> the money to pay for a new dedicated server; are there reasonable >> hosts where I can just quickly reinstall BSD so I can test/etc? >> Obviously price is an issue. If not, is there a good resource where I >> can get a vmware VM that's already set up with 10/ssh or something >> similar? My only limitation right now is just getting something >> installed so I'm not "testing" on my stable server. >> > I use a simple thumb drive for testing when needed. The normal work is > done via the hard disk but the test installations are always done on a > removable media. > > Would this be of help for you? I'm not sure, but I'm leaning toward don't think so. Right now, the only way for me to actually install BSD is to get some form of sighted help from someone, either locally or remotely. The medium is less of an issue than the actual method for installation. Erich -- Take care, Ty http://tds-solutions.net He that will not reason is a bigot; he that cannot reason is a fool; he that dares not reason is a slave.
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