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From: Wojciech Puchar <wojtek@wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl>
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Subject: Re: FreeBSD-like linux distro?
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> I need to get something to run on x86 computers which do not contain math in 
> hardware, and FreeBSD dropped non-math cpus long time ago. NetBSD did the 
> same, so Linux seems to be the only possibility.>
> So, the question:
>
> What is the linux distro which is closest to FreeBSD in terms of installation 
> and use.  A linux with basic userland and ports(-like) system, and quick and 
> easy install like FreeBSD ?

run FreeBSD 4.*