Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:47:47 +0000 From: Ricardo Jesus <ricardo.meb.jesus@gmail.com> To: new_guy <byte8bits@gmail.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: bsd.rd for FreeBSD install Message-ID: <49AC1BC3.8050107@gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <22292723.post@talk.nabble.com> References: <22292723.post@talk.nabble.com>
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new_guy wrote: > Hi, > > We normally use OpenBSD, but would like to try FreeBSD on a test system. > Usually, when updating from one OpenBSD release to another, we do so by > downloading the latest bsd.rd and booting from that to complete the install. > Our machines have no optical drives. Does FreeBSD have a similar method to > installation? > > Thanks! As far as I know OpenBSD advises on binary upgrades so I'd say you're probably looking for freebsd-update as it provides binary updates. This utility is great for binary updates to both kernel and world. Do take a look at FreeBSD's Handbook. To update third party applications e.g. ports read this: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en/books/handbook/ports.html If you want to compile a custom kernel: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en/books/handbook/kernelconfig.html Update and upgrade methods are described here: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en/books/handbook/updating-upgrading.html Have fun, Ricardo Jesus.
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