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Date:      Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:39:04 -1000
From:      Al Plant <noc@hdk5.net>
To:        Sabeeh Baig <sbaig1@jhu.edu>
Cc:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: Desktop Install Option
Message-ID:  <4A8C38B8.3080101@hdk5.net>
In-Reply-To: <de2964020908182254l591f3561o9e36399c1820bd7f@mail.gmail.com>
References:  <de2964020908182254l591f3561o9e36399c1820bd7f@mail.gmail.com>

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Sabeeh Baig wrote:
> So, I've been wondering about something.  FreeBSD is a general purpose
> operating system, even though it has historically only heavily been used on
> servers.  Why is it that FreeBSD doesn't provide a desktop installation,
> something similar to say Debian's option of "Standard Desktop"?  For those
> who need it, it'd be great.
> 

Aloha Manolis Desk Top with XFCE works!

Have a look at Manolis Kiagias work at
>>> http://freebsd-custom.wikidot.com/downloads-page

I run it on a HP MIni from a San Disk.
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