Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 13:39:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Jim Dennis <jimd@mistery.mcafee.com> To: drbeck@onramp.net (David R. Beck) Cc: questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Linux vs. FreeBSD Message-ID: <199605022039.NAA02271@mistery.mcafee.com> In-Reply-To: <3188C81C.6ABD@onramp.net> from "David R. Beck" at May 2, 96 09:35:08 am
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> > I'm trying to decide between Linux and FreeBSD 2.1. What are the > differences, advantages/disadvantages of each? Does one make a better > Web server than the other. I suspect that this group is tired of hearing the "Linux vs. FreeBSD" debate (and my answer in particular). Here's the summary of my opinion: If you want to run a server (ftp, mail, web) and you want better security, closer adherence to BSD conventions and traditions (especially handy when you want an experienced consultant to help with configuration, upgrades or troubleshooting) go with FreeBSD. If you want to set up a PC as a workstation (primarily operated from the console, using things like sound cards, scanners, video capture board, and toys) and you want to play with the latest and "coolest" games and applications use Linux. From what I've read, heard, and seen FreeBSD has much more stable code (particularly in regards to its TCP/IP code) while Linux has an advantage in it's memory management which tends to offer better performance running applications from the console. > > I tried to pick up a copy of FreeBSD in the Dallas, Tx. area > today (called, called and drove). No luck! I found Linux everywhere. I > know I can order FreeBSD, but that's just the impatient person I am ;> > > The main reason I am considering FreeBSD is that I was very disappointed > with the lack of (or my inability to find) ppp connectivity in the > Slackware 2.2 with the 1.2.1 kernel. Slackware 2.2 is pretty old. Slackware 3.x, RedHat 3.03, Debian .9x are all better choices. > I didn't see any mention of this in your FAQ... > > Any comparison of Linux to FreeBSD would help. > Thanks in advance. > > David Beck > drbeck@onramp.net Jim Dennis, System Administrator, McAfee Associates
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