Tag: BSD

  • FreeBSD Curiosity : The make install clean Zen

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    Forget bloated package managers. In FreeBSD’s Ports Collection, installing software can be as personal as brewing tea. cd /usr/ports/www/lynx make install clean You get: • Full source-based installation. • Ability to choose options before build. • A clean system afterward … Continue reading …

  • FreeBSD Gem: rc.d Scripts Are First-Class Citizens

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    (“Why didn’t I switch to BSD sooner?”) Ever stumbled through a mess of systemd units, dependencies, and journalctl logs just to enable or disable a simple service? On FreeBSD, things are beautifully… sane.  The rc.d System: Clean, Transparent, and Powerful… Continue reading …

  • How to Deploy Your Own VPS Using NETBSD

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    Deploying your own Virtual Private Server (VPS) using NetBSD can provide unmatched control, performance, and security. NetBSD is renowned for its clean design, portability, and minimalism. This guide is aimed at advanced users who want full root access, maximum performance, … Continue reading …

  •  Want to master software development like a pro? Choose FreeBSD. 

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    Did you know that programming on FreeBSD feels just like programming on macOS? That’s no coincidence — both systems share a BSD Unix foundation. And thanks to Clang/LLVM, you get a seamless development experience between the two. It’s the perfect … Continue reading …

  • Curiosity

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    Did you know?  Apple computers, including macOS, are built on a solid foundation of BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution) at their core!  This powerful and secure Unix-based system gives macOS its stability, performance, and flexibility — all thanks to the legacy … Continue reading …

  • How to Install FreeBSD on ARM Devices – A Quick Guide for Power Users

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    FreeBSD on ARM: Lightweight, Powerful, and Your New Obsession FreeBSD runs beautifully on ARM devices (Raspberry Pi, Pine64, AWS Graviton, etc.). Here’s how to install it like a pro. What You’ll Need 1. ARM Device (RPi 4/5, Rock64, etc.) 2. … Continue reading …

  • Why NetBSD is the Best OS You Haven’t Tried Yet

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    If you’re looking for a stable, lightweight, and truly portable operating system, NetBSD is your best choice! Unlike Linux, which often suffers from fragmentation and bloat, NetBSD is clean, minimal, and secure by design. Plus, it’s ridiculously easy to install … Continue reading …

  • From 386BSD to FreeBSD 14: The Legendary Journey of a UNIX Titan

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    FreeBSD’s story is a rich tale of passion, resilience, and technical excellence. Born from the ashes of 386BSD, FreeBSD has grown into one of the most respected and powerful operating systems in the world. Chapter 1: Origins The BSD lineage … Continue reading …

  • The Invisible Power: How NetBSD Silently Powers the World Around You

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    NetBSD is often overshadowed by its cousins, FreeBSD and OpenBSD, but what it lacks in publicity, it makes up for in sheer portability and reliability. It is the operating system that quietly runs behind the scenes, often in places you … Continue reading …

  • Unleashing ZFS: Why FreeBSD Is the Ultimate Platform for Data Integrity

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    In a world where data is the new gold, the integrity, reliability, and performance of your storage system are paramount. Among the many features that set FreeBSD apart, its native support for ZFS stands as a crown jewel. ZFS, originally … Continue reading …