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From: dennis@etinc.com (dennis)
Subject: Re: Linux vs FreeBSD comparison - it's time, I think!
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>So many people ask me for comparative data on the two operating
>systems that I think it's time to give them what they want.
>
>As much as we generally dislike "taking positions" like that, I think
>we're only hurting ourselves at this point by hiding our light under a
>bushel, and the Linux advocates have never pulled their own punches
>here.  It's time to blow our own trumpets a bit!  We deserve it.
>
>In order to do this right (in some place in our WEB pages, I guess),
>we need to start collecting references to benchmark results, user
>testimonials and other "bullet point lists" of FreeBSD's principle
>strengths.
>
>If someone wants to take the point position on this, I'd also be very
>appreciative - I don't have as much time for these kinds of activities
>as I'd like.  I'm also happy to offer a FreeBSD CD subscription as a
>bribe, if it'll help! :-)
>
>The resulting comparison should ideally be no more than a
>netscape-sized page long, and written in HTML.

Please include BSDI in this matrix and I'd gladly put a pointer 
on our site.

I personally think that user testimonials are BS and  have little
or negative impact. Most LINUX users think its the greatest thing
ever devised. An opinion that you disagree with can sway you in
the opposite direction. Stick to the facts.

Dennis
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