First, I use just about every operating system there is -- for different purposes. I've installed FreeBSD and BSDi as stable internet gateways or boxes running any daemon under the sun. Under linux, this is possible also, although there have been questions in the past whether it scales properly. SMP is also crap on both systems (even in 2.3.x and 4.0-CURRENT thus far). They both have a long way to go.
In experience, FreeBSD has been more stable -- but only because half a year ago, you could say it was more advanced and stable. I'm sure everyone would agree now, that the Linux kernels are getting there. However, the thing is, you don't have to upgrade you kernel every other week. The problem is that recently there have been showstoppers in so called -stable kernels. I think the FreeBSD team has an advantage at that fact.
However, for most users, the differences they will see in operations will be negligible. I think it all comes down to user preference. The author of the article states that FreeBSD is obviously superior, but doesn't state why. I think he doesn't elaborate because he can't. Advocacy is ok, but this guy has a $%$%$ up war mentality.
I do, agree, that it is blurry as to what niche Linux AND FreeBSD are to fill. They do just about everything these days, but most things only average (other than strictly servers).
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In experience, FreeBSD has been more stable -- but only because half a year ago, you could say it was more advanced and stable. I'm sure everyone would agree now, that the Linux kernels are getting there. However, the thing is, you don't have to upgrade you kernel every other week. The problem is that recently there have been showstoppers in so called -stable kernels. I think the FreeBSD team has an advantage at that fact.
However, for most users, the differences they will see in operations will be negligible. I think it all comes down to user preference.
The author of the article states that FreeBSD is obviously superior, but doesn't state why. I think he doesn't elaborate because he can't. Advocacy is ok, but this guy has a $%$%$ up war mentality.
I do, agree, that it is blurry as to what niche Linux AND FreeBSD are to fill. They do just about everything these days, but most things only average (other than strictly servers).
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