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FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of the busiest web sites and most pervasive embedded networking and storage devices.
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Pro Focus is on being a server
The kernel and world are the base system and it includes NO desktop packages. Vnet jails offer control LXC does not. You can install 3rd party software using the ports tree. The desktop is an afterthought. This is a pro. Although people come here from Linux and try to bring along their desktop crap with them. Why bother switching?
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Con Installing with "software source code ports" and software packages can not be mixed
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FreeBSD
Recommended 2 years ago
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Not for everyday use as a DesktopCon
Installing with "software source code ports" and software packages can not be mixedCon
Hardware support is laggingPro
BSD licensePro
Easy to installPro
Secure and stablePro
Large repository of precompiled packages and highly customizable portsPro
Focus is on being a server