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To: dmeleaso@bw.edu (Dan)
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In-Reply-To: <Pine.OSF.3.96.980610201804.11729A-100000@slate.bw.edu> from Dan at "Jun 10, 98 08:19:36 pm"
From: Dima Dorfman <dima@zwb.net>
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> 
> <snip>
> > Could you please answer the following questions ASAP:
> > 
> > 1-What are the top three differences between FreeBSD,QNX and WinNT?

Dunno.

> > 
> > 2-Is FreeBSD better than Linux or QNX?
> > 

FreeBSD is stabler and has better support.

> > 3-What are the fees and costs related with FreeBSD (License cost? What about Dev tools?)
> > 

FreeBSD is absolutely free.  It comes with source.  Devel tools are also
free.

> > 4-Is the Kernel code available for modifications?
> > 

Yes, under the BSD license.  It is at
http://ftp.FreeBSD.ORG/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-current/src/sys/

(-current version)

> > 5-Is it a tough OS to learn for an experienced Embedded C/C++ Programmer?
> > 

If you know UNIX no.

> > 6-Can it run on any platform?
> > 

Only on Intel.  For multiple platforms see OpenBSD
(http://www.OpenBSD.ORG/)

> > 7-Can we use TCP/IP networking with it?
> > 

Yes, alot of server run FreeBSD.

> > 8-Can we program our own GUI interface?
> > 

If it runs on any other BSD system, most likely.

> > 9-What about programming?  (Compilers, info..)
> > 

gcc is avalible from GNU for free. (http://www.GNU.org/)

> > 10-Who uses FreeBSD and what is a popular FreeBSD application?
> > 

A server.  Many server ru FreeBSD.  Yahoo! did, and maybe still does.  I'm
not sure.

> > Thanks,
> > 
> 
>   Try the web page: www.FreeBSD.org
> 

Good idea.

> 
> 
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> 
> 	Non sum qualis eram. Tempus edax rerum.
> 
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