Re: When FreeBSD have higer performans than Linux and When Linux havehigher performans than FreeBSD

From: Jeff Palmer (scorpio_at_drkshdw.org)
Date: 12/11/03

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    To: "Vahric MUHTARYAN" <vahric@doruk.net.tr>, "Freebsd isp isp" <freebsd-isp@freebsd.org>
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 16:16:32 -0500

    Vahric,

    First.. typically cross posting to multiple mailing lists is usually
    frowned upon.

    Now, on to your question:

    All OS wars aside, nobody here can tell you which situations will be faster
    on BSD or linux because it's really based on how the OS is tuned.

    Any "benchmark" you see is typically going to be slightly skewed due to a
    number of things including:
    #1) Lack of knowledge. The tester may not have the appropriate knowledge to
    configure both systems to their peak.
    #2) "Point to prove" some benchmarks are so obviously one-sided it's
    apparent that the tester just wants to slam another OS, or falsley claim
    his OS is superior in some way.
    #3) Incomplete, or inconclusive tests. Some testers will focus on a single
    point, or set of points for his specific goal set. Your goalset is usually
    not going to be identical.

    In short, the only true way to determine which is better for your specific
    needs, is to setup a test environment, configure both OS's on identical
    hardware, tweak both OS's to your specific application, and run the tests
    that *you* need to make an educated and informed decision.

    Having said that, I really recommend that you do not use the default or
    "out of the box" settings for either OS. Take the time to educate yourself,
    a nd tune both OS's. You'll thank yourself in the long run. Linux in
    particular is usually tuned for desktop uses rather than server (depending
    ont he distro of course). whereas FreeBSD is tuned more as a "jack of all
    trades" OS. In it's default configuration, it will act as a mediocre
    webserver, database server, desktop, or file share. Only when you tune it,
    will you actually be impressed with it's capability and scalability.

    I hope this mail will help you decide which OS is right for your needs,
    without starting some lame "My OS is better than your OS" war that will
    undoubtedly creep up since you also posted the question to
    freebsd-questions.

    Best of luck in your endeavours,

    Jeff Palmer
    scorpio@drkshdw.org

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Vahric MUHTARYAN" <vahric@doruk.net.tr>
    To: "Freebsd isp isp" <freebsd-isp@freebsd.org>; "FreeBSD questions List"
    <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org>
    Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:42 PM
    Subject: When FreeBSD have higer performans than Linux and When Linux
    havehigher performans than FreeBSD

    > Hi Everybody ,
    >
    >
    > I red Explaining BSD documents and on 4.7 Which should I use , BSD or
    > Linux section it said that " BSD systems , in particular FreeBSD , can
    have
    > notably higer performans than Linux but this is not accross the board In
    > many cases , there is little or no difference in performans. In some cases
    ,
    > LInux may performa better than FreeBSD .
    >
    > *Now , I wonder When or Which situations FreeBSD have more performans
    > than Linux ?!
    >
    >
    > *I wondor too When or Which situations Linux have more performasn than
    > FreeBSD ?!
    >
    >
    > I used Linux too much but I never use FreeBSD in production Env.
    because
    > of this I can't compare it
    >
    > Thanks
    > Vahric
    >
    >
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