Re: [school-discuss] opensourceeducation

[jeremy hunsinger <jhuns@vt.edu>]

there is also a linux emulation mode in freebsd that is an optional 
install, including several libraries, etc.  but your best strategy for 
freebsd is just to use the ports system, it contains most of the best 
of breed software for unix systems.  if there is a specific application 
you have a question about, feel free to ask or check www.freebsd.org
On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 02:18 AM, Chris Puttick wrote:

> Partly true - some apps are ported and some not. Some of the "not" 
> should
> work anyway. What's the pressure to use FreeBSD as opposed to a Linux
> distribution?
jeremy hunsinger
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