by Cao | Dec 5, 2017 | Discussion, FreeBSD vs Linux
Check out this lengthy discussion on r/BSD when a Linux user asked which BSD distro they should go with. The top comment has been quoted. I am in a similar situation. All these tests have been made on a ThinkPad T400. I’ve been using OpenBSD as a server OS, but...
by Cao | Nov 22, 2017 | FreeBSD vs Linux
This lengthy discussion from r/freebsd features users explaining various reasons why they chose FreeBSD over Linux. Here’s some of the popular comments, and you can view the entire thread at the link below. Many, because of the community, which is super...
by Cao | Jun 12, 2017 | FreeBSD vs Linux
User /r/MindCrunch is contemplating making the switch from Linux to a FreeBSD desktop environment. The /r/freebsd community provides feedback on compatibility and how to make the switch. Switching to FreeBSD from Linux as Desktop OS – pre-checking software...
by Cao | Mar 31, 2017 | Blog, FreeBSD vs Linux
User Andy Mender is back with another insightful blog about FreeBSD. Read what he writes about FreeBSD’s storage capabilities — ZFS, bhyve, as well as an article about FreeBSD to Debian at the links below. For the last couple of weeks I have been delving...
by Cao | Mar 24, 2017 | FreeBSD, FreeBSD vs Linux, TrueOS, Tutorial
This article by user osemotions details a FreeBSD 11 desktop installation, as a Linux user steering the wheel. Read about their trial using FreeBSD below, in addition to trying out TrueOS. A Penguin tries FreeBSD 11.0 RELEASE on an old i386 PC as his main desktop...
by Cao | Mar 2, 2017 | Blog, FreeBSD vs Linux
User Andy Mender tells us of his experience switching over to FreeBSD, having been a long time Linux user. You can also see his older blogs documenting his journey of using both open source operating systems. I guess it should be no surprise that I returned to FreeBSD...
