Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 09:51:57 -0500 From: "Ben" <ben@cahostnet.com> To: <questions@freebsd.org> Subject: FreeBSD and Linux (More Questions!) Message-ID: <02c401c0ab03$fd58ca00$6102a00a@nhqadmin17>
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 OK, I've read the numerous postings on this list about this debate but I still have questions that I haven't seen the answers to. To start, I am a newbie in the Unix arena but not in networking in general. I'm trying to learn Unix to better my career as I think it's still a better solutions in several ways of NT. Don't get me wrong, there are some reasons for going NT as well. I have an open mind. The reason for learning Unix is like I said to better my career and to also give me a better understanding on networking in general. Unix does a better job at this. I currently have two FreeBSD boxes running as servers to again learn the operating systems, and I love it. It's been running fine without problems or reboots!! Big plus. Recently, I decided I was going to use my workstation and run Unix as my primary operating system doing a dual boot of course. I am currently running Linux Red Hat which is also running fine. But reading the previous posting on BSD and Linux I started to think, is this the better choice. What are the industry standards? My goal is to use an operating system that will be helpful to me at my job or next job to be. I will like to have the knowledge to help me use Unix in a more effective way. Red Hat is pretty easy to install. And there are lots of applications for it. It supports a large variety of hardware. My machine installed without problems. These are my requirements for my desktop. First of all let me say that this will be used for desktop purposes so It's important the operating system of choice is user friendly and supports the desktop hardware well, such as cd burners, sound cards and others. Here they are: Large hardware support Large application support Easy configuration and installation of OS and apps FTP installs if possible Ports collections for easy upgrades and installations Port collection for easy upgrades and installations I looked at slackware as suggested by someone on the list. Slackware doesn't even have an ftp installation. Upgrades will be a bit tricky and a hassle. The amount of support needed will not be there. I may be wrong on this. My findings of BSD is that it's more of a server based operating system. Is this correct? So the final question. Should I stick with Red Hat Linux, go with slackware or go with BSD? What will you guys recommend and why. I appreciate your input and thank you in advance. Sorry this is so long. Ben -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use <http://www.pgp.com>; iQA/AwUBOqzigQht7rD8NlhDEQJ6dwCfWDppsc6oeH2rv4JqupBTOyAhIUoAnjVt v8swTHWIDFM0q0Dh+tNjGzk8 =k3JI -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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