Re: Linux Vs. FreeBSD


Ed Heagle wrote:
> In article <1134016707.701890.231830@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> "Daveman750" <dsimcha@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I have noticed that Linux seems to be more popular than FreeBSD as an
> > emerging desktop OS, while FreeBSD seems to be very popular as a server
> > OS.
>
> Somewhat true, I guess. FreeBSD is quite popular for Web servers or so I
> have heard.
>
> > Having used Linux but not FreeBSD, this seems to be the opposite
> > of what is logical. Linux is very fragmented and modular, which can be
> > a plus on a server that you set up once and leave, since it allows for
> > more choice.
>
> FreeBSD systems, in my experience, are just about as flexible. Depends
> on what system you use more, your comfort level with the OS. You can
> tune either system to peak performance. Both get it done.
>
>
> > However, this fragmentation is a disadvantage on a
> > desktop, where a major goal is wide compatibility.
>
> Fragmentation in what sense? What do you mean exactly? And yes I agree
> compatibility is a major goal, so is interoperability. Playing nice with
> other systems is very important when you have a mixed network.
>

By compatibility I mean that different "flavors" are reasonably
compatible. This is not true in Linux. Binaries from a Debian
machine, for example, will simply not work on a Fedora macine, for the
most part.

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