[Techtalk] Linux and *BSD

[Rasjid Wilcox]

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I've often wondered why the *BSD's (FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD) seem less 
popular (and are certainly less well known) than Linux.  Couldn't think of 
somewhere to post the question without risking starting a flame war, but this 
seems like a safe enough place.  :-)

There seem to be a number of potential reasons I can think of:
a) timing - If I've read the history right, Linux started in 1991, and the 
*BSD's a year or two (or three) later.  Perhaps is it just because Linux got 
a head start.
b) license - those in favour in GPL style free software might favour Linux 
over the *BSD's.

Really, I'm just curious about this, and I'd be interested to hear what others 
think or, even better, know.

Also, I have been meaning to have a look at one of the *BSD's for a long time.  
Several sources suggest that FreeBSD is probably the easiest to install and 
use.  Any suggestions or hints on this?

Rasjid.

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Rasjid Wilcox
Canberra, Australia (UTC +10 hrs)
http://www.openminddev.net
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