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On Sun, 13 Apr 1997, SJWaste wrote:

> Just wondering, can FreeBSD run a decent amount of Linux and Solaris
> apps and utils out there already?

FreeBSD can emulate Linux well enough to run Netscape, Doom, Quake, and
Executor (a mac emulator for Linux).  I don't think there is any form of
compatibility with Solaris, though.

FreeBSD also emulates SCO and runs BSD/OS binaries natively.  And there's
no shortage of native apps either.


 Ben

"You have your mind on computers, it seems."