[Gllug] Re: BSD

[Richard Ibbotson]

Hi

> NetBSD - runs on lots of different architectures (far more even than
> Linux, I believe).  Never used this one.


The other two are excellent.  There are some more.  MirBSD is a slightly 
different version of OpenBSD which supports ISDN.  Used it.  Very 
nice...

https://mirbsd.bsdadvocacy.org:8890/?main

ISDN and PF(4) works very well.  This project is run by a Thorsten 
Glaser who works at Germany's largest telco/ISP, Deutsche Telekom AG.

NetBSD is where OpenBSD comes from.  Easier to configure a KDE 
3.2/Gnome/Windowmaker desktop with NetBSD - marginally.   Best used for 
servers and firewalls with IPF although OpenBSD is thought to be better 
for this with PF(4).  The OpenBSD installation system is crackin.  
NetBSD can be a bit strange to install. No need to say anything about 
FreeBSD.  NetBSD's update and pkg_add installation system is superb.  A 
doddle to work with.

Some people prefer one to the other.  Bit like the crowd who prefer 
IP op to Smoothwall or Shorewall.  There are obviously other advantages 
and disadvantages of one version of BSD over another one.  Similar 
things happen with GNU/Linux :)

Regards



Richard

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