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From: Johann Visagie <wjv@cityip.co.za>
To: Martin Leufray III <martin@netconstruct.com>,
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Subject: Re: FreeBSD vs. Linux
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On Mon, 02 Nov 1998 at 16:31 SAST, Martin Leufray III wrote:
> 
> There is a raging debate in our offices about FreeBSD vs. Linux. We are an
> international consulting firm and our internal decisions affect a lot of data
> centers.
> 
> Is there a definitive comparison anywhere?

Every "expert" will have his own opinion.

As for mine:  If you want to run stable, reliable, maintainable servers, go
for FreeBSD.  (There are many other applications where I would recommend
Linux, but that's besides the point.)

My own summary of the entire debate:

* Linux is a PC OS that happens to be Unix-like.
* FreeBSD is Berkeley Unix that happens to run on a PC.

The more I learn, the more applicable it seems (though I know some disagree
with me).

My suggestion:  Install both and play, play, play...

-- V

Johann Visagie | wjv@CityIP.co.za | Tel: +27 21 419-7878 | ICQ: 20645559

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