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A Unix-like computer operating system descended from Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD).

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Ray
RespectfulJuksakka

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Most secure operative system

There are only a few remote vulnerabilities, probably due to the reduced software that comes by default.

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Koen De Turck

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Simple, minimal, just works

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Ryan O’Hara
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Driver support is limited

Using OpenBSD without making sure the hardware is right first is bound to be painful.

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its good
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Great OS, not the best in all cases
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I like it

its cool i would use it again

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