Question for BSD'ers

Voltage Spike plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Sun, 21 Jul 2002 22:09:39 -0700


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On Sunday 21 July 2002 03:46 pm, Adrian Mink wrote:

> I know this is a linux list, but I know there are some BSD folks here and
> hope I could get a question answerd. I've been thinking of playing with BSD
> for a while and just put together a new box for it. I was hoping someone
> could explain the differences between FreeBSD and OpenBSD. Are they
> signifigant? Meant for a different audience? Thanks for any help!

Here is my take on the 3 BSDs:

FreeBSD - Optimized version for x86 architecture.  Built for an ease-of-use 
workstation, but could be turned into a great server.

NetBSD - Kinda' like the Linux folks . . . trying to port their OS to every 
platform on the planet.

OpenBSD - The screws were tightened for security.  This is more for server use 
than a convenient workstation, but could be used for either.

Of course, I am not a BSD expert, so please don't ask me to explain any of 
this. ;-)

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