I think people are forgetting that you do not necessarily need to download
the entire ISO image in order to make a fresh install of FreeBSD. Back
when I started using FreeBSD somewhere around version 2.1, I remember
donwloading the boot floppies, then installing the whole deal over FTP,
all on a 28.8 modem. When you install via FTP you only have to download
what you need and nothing more. Sure this is a pain for
installing/upgrading a bunch of machines, since you would be downloading
the same things over and over again for each machine. If you have
only one machine you're worried about, say a test machine, then install
over FTP and if you like it... just buy the CD's :)
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