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• Installation much like that of LinuxInstallation much like that of Linux• Graphical step-by-step interfaceGraphical step-by-step interface

• FreeBSD expects its own extended partitionFreeBSD expects its own extended partition• Installation procedure more intuitive and robust than LinuxInstallation procedure more intuitive and robust than Linux

• Provides comprehensive configuration menuProvides comprehensive configuration menu• Allows user to specify exact hardwareAllows user to specify exact hardware

Installing FreeBSDInstalling FreeBSD

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• Linux comes installed with much more softwareLinux comes installed with much more software• FreeBSD boot process much easier to understand and maintainFreeBSD boot process much easier to understand and maintain• Command syntax variesCommand syntax varies

Comparing FreeBSD to LinuxComparing FreeBSD to Linux

FreeBSD and Linux DifferencesFreeBSD and Linux Differences

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FreeBSD is a direct descendantFreeBSD is a direct descendantof the original UNIX, it now containsof the original UNIX, it now containsno residual AT&T code.no residual AT&T code.

FreeBSD is a complete operating systemFreeBSD is a complete operating systemmaintained by a central group of developers.maintained by a central group of developers.There is only one distribution.There is only one distribution.

FreeBSD aims to be a stable productionFreeBSD aims to be a stable productionenvironment.environment.

FreeBSD is easier to install.FreeBSD is easier to install.

FreeBSD is still relatively unknown, since itsFreeBSD is still relatively unknown, since itsdistribution was restricted for a long time duedistribution was restricted for a long time dueto the AT&T lawsuits.to the AT&T lawsuits.

Not much commercial software is availableNot much commercial software is availablefor FreeBSD.for FreeBSD.

Linux is a clone and never contained an Linux is a clone and never contained an AT&T codeAT&T code

Linux is a kernel, personally maintained byLinux is a kernel, personally maintained byLinux Torvalds. The non kernel programsLinux Torvalds. The non kernel programssupplied with Linux are part of a distribution.supplied with Linux are part of a distribution.

Linux is a “bleeding edge” environment.Linux is a “bleeding edge” environment.

Ease of install depends on the distribution.Ease of install depends on the distribution.

Linux had no lawsuits to contend with so itLinux had no lawsuits to contend with so itwas the only free UNIX for awhilewas the only free UNIX for awhile

Linux has more commercial softwareLinux has more commercial softwareavailable for it.available for it.

FreeBSD and Linux DifferencesFreeBSD and Linux Differences

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Because of a smaller user base, FreeBSD isBecause of a smaller user base, FreeBSD islikely to have less drivers for brand newlikely to have less drivers for brand newhardware.hardware.

FreeBSD runs Linux binaries. It is easy toFreeBSD runs Linux binaries. It is easy toport Linux drivers to FreeBSD.port Linux drivers to FreeBSD.

FreeBSD aims to be a stable productionFreeBSD aims to be a stable productionenvironment.environment.

Just about all new hardware will have aJust about all new hardware will have adriver for Linux. Usually within a month.driver for Linux. Usually within a month.

Linux doesn’t run FreeBSD binaries norLinux doesn’t run FreeBSD binaries nordoes it need to.does it need to.

Linux is a “bleeding edge” environment.Linux is a “bleeding edge” environment.

Configuring Doom for network playConfiguring Doom for network play

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• Install doomInstall doom• Wad FileWad File• X executableX executable

• Issue net doom commandIssue net doom command• xdoom -net <number> <hostnames>xdoom -net <number> <hostnames>

• xdoom -net 1 bulldog pandaxdoom -net 1 bulldog panda• xdoom -net 2 panda bulldogxdoom -net 2 panda bulldog

• Miscellaneous Miscellaneous • Don’t allow doom to start sound server if sound not configuredDon’t allow doom to start sound server if sound not configured• Configure window manager if necessaryConfigure window manager if necessary