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> You haven't still explained, (as suggested by your kindself ) why the
> new user must keep buying new network interface cards just to make
> FreeBSD run (when most of those cards will work fine with Linux).

because his existing is not supported by FreeBSD - because it's 
manufacturer don't want it.

That's simple. FreeBSD runs very well on old computer you can buy for 
50$ and are usually well supported - good for a new user.

He then will buy new powerful machine with right hardware if he/she really 
need it.