Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 13:59:45 -0800 From: Flemming Froekjaer <flemming@froekjaer.org> To: Green Flame <llamaradaverde@softhome.net> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: FreeBSD Message-ID: <3BEDA351.6090009@froekjaer.org> References: <000a01c16a24$c330b280$52bc69ce@pavilion>
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Green Flame wrote: > Dear FreeBSD, > > I want to get freeBSD but only have a PC (for Windows9x etc.). I > went to the www.freebsdmall.com <http://www.freebsdmall.com>; and saw a > $40 FreeBSD 4.4 (Jewel Case) > <http://www.bsdcentral.com/catalog/index.php?product=1054>; , $50 > FreeBSD Handbook (2nd Ed.), $70 The Complete FreeBSD > <http://www.bsdcentral.com/catalog/index.php?product=1002>; , $100 BSD > Powerpack 4.4 > <http://www.bsdcentral.com/catalog/index.php?product=1060>; , & $130 > BSD Desktop Edition > <http://www.bsdcentral.com/catalog/index.php?product=1059>; . > > I would like to try out FreeBSD by putting it on my computer (the > one I'm building) at home. I would like to know 1) which one is best > for my to start out with, 2) is there a version that can run programs > meant for DOS, 3) which set has the best Users Guide, 4) can I install > it _over_ DOS/Windows 9x, and 5) is there a FreeBSD chat group by any > chance*/??/* > The FreeBSD 4.4 Jewel Case has the actual OS, so you need that. One of the books might be good also, but you don't need them. The handbook is the same you can find online on the FreeBSD website. If you have a fast connection you can also download a .iso file and burn your own CD's \Flemming To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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