Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2023 09:00:04 GMT From: Sergio Carlavilla Delgado <carlavilla@FreeBSD.org> To: doc-committers@FreeBSD.org, dev-commits-doc-all@FreeBSD.org Subject: git: a5b4c2219e - main - Handbook - Introduction: Remove unsupported platforms, add more uses Message-ID: <202308190900.37J904Tu089280@gitrepo.freebsd.org>
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The branch main has been updated by carlavilla: URL: https://cgit.FreeBSD.org/doc/commit/?id=a5b4c2219e49806d2c2a0ab37313510c65677a90 commit a5b4c2219e49806d2c2a0ab37313510c65677a90 Author: Michael Dexter <editor@callfortesting.org> AuthorDate: 2023-08-19 08:57:48 +0000 Commit: Sergio Carlavilla Delgado <carlavilla@FreeBSD.org> CommitDate: 2023-08-19 08:57:48 +0000 Handbook - Introduction: Remove unsupported platforms, add more uses Reviewed by: imp@ Pull Request: https://github.com/freebsd/freebsd-doc/pull/139 --- documentation/content/en/books/handbook/introduction/_index.adoc | 8 ++++++-- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/introduction/_index.adoc b/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/introduction/_index.adoc index 502b4eb36d..f6969dd38a 100644 --- a/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/introduction/_index.adoc +++ b/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/introduction/_index.adoc @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ After reading this chapter you will know: [[nutshell]] == Welcome to FreeBSD! -FreeBSD is an Open Source, standards-compliant Unix-like operating system for x86 (both 32 and 64 bit), ARM(R), AArch64, RISC-V(R), MIPS(R), POWER(R), PowerPC(R), and Sun UltraSPARC(R) computers. +FreeBSD is an Open Source, standards-compliant Unix-like operating system for x86 (both 32 and 64 bit), ARM, AArch64, RISC-V, POWER, and PowerPC computers. It provides all the features that are nowadays taken for granted, such as preemptive multitasking, memory protection, virtual memory, multi-user facilities, SMP support, all the Open Source development tools for different languages and frameworks, and desktop features centered around X Window System, KDE, or GNOME. Its particular strengths are: @@ -98,12 +98,14 @@ Here is just a sampling of some of the applications in which people are currentl ** Firewalls and NAT ("IP masquerading") gateways ** FTP servers ** Email servers +** Storage servers +** Virtualization servers ** And more... * _Education:_ Are you a student of computer science or a related engineering field? There is no better way of learning about operating systems, computer architecture and networking than the hands-on, under-the-hood experience that FreeBSD can provide. A number of freely available CAD, mathematical and graphic design packages also make it highly useful to those whose primary interest in a computer is to get _other_ work done! * _Research:_ With source code for the entire system available, FreeBSD is an excellent platform for research in operating systems as well as other branches of computer science. FreeBSD's freely available nature also makes it possible for remote groups to collaborate on ideas or shared development without having to worry about special licensing agreements or limitations on what may be discussed in open forums. * _Networking:_ Need a new router? A name server (DNS)? A firewall to keep people out of your internal network? FreeBSD can easily turn that unused PC sitting in the corner into an advanced router with sophisticated packet-filtering capabilities. -* _Embedded:_ FreeBSD makes an excellent platform to build embedded systems upon. With support for the ARM(R), MIPS(R) and PowerPC(R) platforms, coupled with a robust network stack, cutting edge features, and the permissive extref:{faq}[BSD license, bsd-license-restrictions], FreeBSD makes an excellent foundation for building embedded routers, firewalls, and other devices. +* _Embedded:_ FreeBSD makes an excellent platform to build embedded systems upon. With support for the ARM, AArch64 and PowerPC platforms, coupled with a robust network stack, cutting edge features, and the permissive extref:{faq}[BSD license, bsd-license-restrictions], FreeBSD makes an excellent foundation for building embedded routers, firewalls, and other devices. * _Desktop:_ FreeBSD makes a fine choice for an inexpensive desktop solution using the freely available X11 server and Wayland display server. FreeBSD offers a choice from many open-source desktop environments, including the standard GNOME and KDE graphical user interfaces. FreeBSD can even boot "diskless" from a central server, making individual workstations even cheaper and easier to administer. * _Software Development:_ The basic FreeBSD system comes with a full suite of development tools including a full C/C++ compiler and debugger suite. Support for many other languages are also available through the ports and packages collection. @@ -261,3 +263,5 @@ The FreeBSD FAQ:: `/usr/local/share/doc/freebsd/en/books/faq/faq_en.pdf` You can always find up to date documentation at link:https://docs.FreeBSD.org/[The Documentation Portal]. + +All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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