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From: Louis Bertrand <louis@bertrandtech.on.ca>
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To: Martin Horcicka <mhor5157@ss1000.ms.mff.cuni.cz>
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Subject: Re: Why so many BSDs?
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Specialisation. 

All three have well defined goals and reasons to exist. Look into all
three, then pick the one that works for you.

Also have a look at Daemon News: 
 monthly ezine: www.daemonnews.org and
 daily news: daily.daemonnews.org

Ciao
 --Louis  <louis@bertrandtech.on.ca> 

Louis Bertrand       http://www.bertrandtech.on.ca/
Bertrand Technical Services, Bowmanville, ON, Canada  

OpenBSD: Secure by default.  http://www.openbsd.org/

On Tue, 30 Nov 1999, Martin Horcicka wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> the thing I've never understood is why you are developing three BSD
> systems separately - well, they are not too separate because if one
> system implements a thing the other two will probably port it.
> 
> Wouldn't it be better to join the projects together and this way to more
> effectively use your time, skills and energy?
> 
> Please, don't lapidate me - I'd just like to know the reasons.
> 
> Martin
> 
> P.S. I'm not member of this lists, so please answer directly to me.
> 
> Sorry for cross-list message.
> 
> 
> 




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