The main difference is that Linux is a success and *BSD is a failure.
Why is it that some people feel that for Linux to succeed, BSD must fail? Or that Windows must fail? Why can't an operating system stand on its own merits?
Some people seem to think that choice of an operating system is a popularity contest. This is the "eat shit: 2 billion flies can't be wrong" argument and serves no useful purpose beyond starting flame wars.
When I choose an OS, I couldn't care less how much of an istalled base it has as long as it does what I need it to do. Nor does it matter whether the OS has a well-known personality associated with it, or that it's the current media darling.
I use Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows because each of them fulfills a special need that I have, not because of hype, popularity, or snob appeal.
Re:I want to try BSD .. but which one? (Score:1)
Why is it that some people feel that for Linux to succeed, BSD must fail? Or that Windows must fail? Why can't an operating system stand on its own merits?
Some people seem to think that choice of an operating system is a popularity contest. This is the "eat shit: 2 billion flies can't be wrong" argument and serves no useful purpose beyond starting flame wars.
When I choose an OS, I couldn't care less how much of an istalled base it has as long as it does what I need it to do. Nor does it matter whether the OS has a well-known personality associated with it, or that it's the current media darling.
I use Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows because each of them fulfills a special need that I have, not because of hype, popularity, or snob appeal.