On Saturday 24 December 2005 06:54, Daniel A. wrote: > Hi Andy, > > I am sorry for the trouble you have had with Windows XP. > > I suggest that you use Linux, as FreeBSD really is not targeted at > people who want to use graphical user interfaces.
In a few key areas FreeBSD is a better desktop OS than Linux: Easier to keep the kernel/world and installed ports up to date for example without having to resort to the microsoft/Linux fixall method of removing and reinstalling everything every now and again. Your opinion is correct IMO that FreeBSD managers put most emphasis on FreeBSD as a server and little as a desktop. My guess is because donations(cash) and hardware support for developers come from people who want servers while people who want a desktop OS tend to donate squat.... > The linux developers really have been trying to make a valuable > replacement for Windows, as they somehow have experienced the same > issues with Windows (And Microsoft products in general) that you have. > > One Linux distribution in particular that I think you might like, is > Ubuntu. You can download it at http://www.ubuntulinux.org/, or order a > CD (Free shipping, free CD, you pay nothing). Advertising Linux in a FreeBSD mailing list? Sounds like you may have more of axe to grind against the FreeBSD management folk than a desire to offer sound advice.... -Mike _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
