Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:16:06 +1030 From: Greg Lehey <grog@lemis.com> To: DC West <dccwest@hotmail.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Compared to Debian GNU/Linux? Message-ID: <20001212091606.U69363@wantadilla.lemis.com> In-Reply-To: <F134qqgNjWOiy54DgI600000f87@hotmail.com>; from dccwest@hotmail.com on Mon, Dec 11, 2000 at 10:40:21PM %2B0000 References: <F134qqgNjWOiy54DgI600000f87@hotmail.com>
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On Monday, 11 December 2000 at 22:40:21 +0000, DC West wrote: > Greetings, > > Did we understand correctly that FreeBSD can run anything for Debian > GNU/Linux on iX86 architecture? For certain values of "anything", yes. It's possible that some programs might not run, but it's been a while since I've heard of any. Kernel modules will not run, however. > If so, do you know of any "disadvantages" with FreeBSD compared to > Debian GNU/Linux then?? No. > Also, is FreeBSD pretty much the most "logical" BSD choice for > anyone coming from Windows, currently looking into Debian > GNU/Linux??? Coming from Windows, none of the BSDs are "logical". I'd certainly recommend FreeBSD, and I think you'll find it easier to install than OpenBSD or NetBSD. Greg -- When replying to this message, please copy the original recipients. If you don't, I may ignore the reply. For more information, see http://www.lemis.com/questions.html Finger grog@lemis.com for PGP public key See complete headers for address and phone numbers To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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