Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 18:33:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Julian Elischer <julian@whistle.com> To: Chase Paglee <chinalaw@qis.net> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Free BSD Questions Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.3.95.980508182809.1169H-100000@current1.whistle.com> In-Reply-To: <35538C01.A21CCBF7@qis.net>
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On Fri, 8 May 1998, Chase Paglee wrote:
> I have a bunch of questions.
>
> 1. Why do you recommend not using 386sx. Is this just speed problem,
> or is it stability problem?
speed only
a 386sx-25 makes a great router or mail host etc.
>
> 2. Does FreeBSD support Immation 120MB floppy drive?
maybe. I don't have one:-) (is that LS120? if so then yes)
>
> 3. Is there any way to run FreeBSD from floppy?
yes
there is a project called picoBSD that specialises in this.
it's kinda specialised, so it's probably mainly for experienced users who
know how things work but it IS possible.
>
> 4. Can I load FreeBSD from memory, and then take out the FreeBSD
> floppy and use other floppies?
yes
that's how PicoBSD works
>
> 5. Do I have to have XWindows to run Netscape on FreeBSD?
>
yes
> 6. Which version of Netscape should I run on FreeBSD?
4.{mumble}
>
> 7. Do I have to have XWindows to run WordPerfect on FreeBSD?
you can run the Linux Wordperfect. (freebsd can run Linux binaries)
>
> 8. Is there any charge if I use FreeBSD in a commercial application?
no
we do that
(see www.whistle.com)
>
> 9. Suppose I have a special graphics card. Where could I find
> someone to write a driver for it?
ask in -hackers
the driver would be a snap
the Xserver fro it would be hard work
but there are people who could do that too if you payed them.
>
> 10. Does FreeBSD support foreign characters (like Chinese characters)?
>
there is a JAPANESE version
but chinese may require X11 I think
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Regards,
>
> Chase Paglee
>
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