[ale] BSD(s) vs Linux

[Raju]

I can "hack" my way on Linux way better than on any of the BSDs. Maybe I
am just comfortable using Linux or just simply enjoy it. It is amusing to
watch the debates between these groups, especially how the BSDs look down
upon a Linux Hacker ;-) Yup, I can't wait for 2.6 to come out (I am going
to experiment with it using LFS).


--Raju


> On Sun, 1 Jun 2003, Murali Raju | 4SecureNet wrote:
>
>> Ok, I have read several "google-articles" on the BSD vs Linux wars.
>> That said, I am curious what the users in the ale list think about
>> this subject. Why would you choose Linux over BSD(s) for both server
>> and as a desktop? I personally like OpenBSD and FreeBSD (security and
>> stability respectively + I am a person with an interest in
>> security^infinity ;-)).
>
> I'll comment on my two personal favorites, Slackware and FreeBSD.
>
> Both are very stable and secure out of the box. If you are comfortable
> with one, you'll be comfortable with the other. If I had to classify
> either I'd say FreeBSD leans more towards the server side, while
> Slackware is the better desktop system. Note that I didn't say that
> Slack leans anywhere. Which is better overall? I'd have to say
> Slackware. This is a Linux mailing list, so by default most answers will
> be biased. To help keep things in perspective, Slack is probably the
> only distro I'd put ahead of FreeBSD for server use, with the exception
> of RHAS for a high end machine, but RHAS commands a significant amount
> of money and therefore SHOULD be better for SOMETHING. How's that for
> noncommittal???
>
> Seriously though, as others will no doubt mention, all things being
> equal...we're really talking about kernels here. Both are very capable.
> FreeBSD has the slight edge in stability, while Linux has the slight
> edge in HW support. That being said, the 2.6 kernel looks like it's
> going to leave all the BSDs sucking wind.
>
>

 --
> Jonathan Rickman
> X Corps Security
> http://www.xcorps.net
>
> _______________________________________________
> Ale mailing list
> Ale at ale.org
> http://www.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale




_______________________________________________
Ale mailing list
Ale at ale.org
http://www.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale