Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 04:51:44 +0100 From: "Mark Hughes" <mark@dvdnews.co.uk> To: "W Chu" <apimpression@mindspring.com>, <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Re: Questions from new user Message-ID: <002401c135be$28d30160$0200a8c0@mark2> References: <3B95A062.94428C72@mindspring.com>
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> Hi, > (1) Can Linux program run on FreeBSD OS ? > (Does all the window or graphic control commands are the same ?) > (C programs, and C++ programs) In general, if there is not a FreeBSD native version of a Linux program, then using the linux compat features of FreeBSD enables the Linux version to be run. > (2) I am SuSE Linux user. What is the learning curve for me to learn > FreeBSD ? Can't help you here - I'm sure someone else on the list can. > (3) Is FreeBSD more power in features and speed than Linux ? FreeBSD is generally regarded as a more stable, secure operating system than Linux. It will usually run at least as "fast" as linux at most tasks, and usually faster, althoguh this question is somewhat open ended as it depends what particular piece of string you use to measure it by. > (4) Is a lots of software for FreeBSD ? Yes, the ports collection has tons of free software - http://www.freebsd.org/ports/index.html - all easily installed. > (5) Is there a free accounting package for FreeBSD ? Off the top of my head, I don't know, but have a search through the ports collection at the above URL and I'd expect you will find something that will meet your needs. > (6) Is PHP and PostgreSQL work on FreeBSD ? Yup, again have a look in the ports collection, I'm sure they are both in it. > (7) In Linux need Samba to talk to MS-Window. > How about FreeBSD ? Samba is also available for FreeBSD. Again, see the ports :+). Works very well, I have it working on my machine without any problems. Hope this helps you out somewhat. Regards, Mark -- Mark Hughes - DVD & Film Content Manager, Technical Officer Digital Spy Ltd http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ Your number one source for digital media and entertainment news! To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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