Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 22:40:04 +0000 (GMT) From: Patrick Walentiny <pezzy@vntech.com> To: aaron <merch@ptd.net> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: FreeBSD and Linux Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.10.9905262238010.16138-100000@mercenary.vntech.com> In-Reply-To: <000701bebe67$24c742a0$c58cbacc@default>
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Hello, Yes I would say so, FreeBSD follows the standard BSD kernel meaning it is probably even more run of the mill UNIX (if there really is such a thing) then linux is. In my humble opinion, and even if it wasn't right by the book, there is a LOT of documentation for FreeBSD. Just gotta dig a little. Patrick. On Thu, 24 Jun 1999, aaron wrote: > Hi. > I am a COMPLETE newcomer to unix operating systems...in fact, I really dont have anything yet to begin working with it. I was thinking of getting a Linux distribution but the best ones seem to cost a good bit of money (and I am only 17 and have none!)....So I was thinking about trying FreeBSD.... > > My question is... > Is FreeBSD just like using Unix or Linux......for example, if I was to get a guide for helping people use unix or linux, would I be able to use the guide for FreeBSD??? > > THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP!!! > > Aaron Lynn > merch@ptd.net > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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