Re: Is it always this difficult to get started with BSD/unix?
From: james
Date: 10/12/05
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Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:49:16 -0500
user wrote:
> I'm used to the idea of using a GUI for system configuration, and then going
> under the hood when absolutely necessary. The idea of running an operating
> system from the command line and then adding x windows later as a kind of a
> nicety seems really foreign to me.
as i mentioned.. FreeBSD is meant for a server. many people install
via serial terminal on large deployments, therefore requiring a console
installation. many don't use X at all even after installed and get by
with just lynx, curl, one of many console IRC clients and a various
assortment of mail/news clients in a terminal. I personally use a gewy
to hang 5+ Eterms in and a place for Mozilla, Gaim, and my video/audio
editing stuff. all depends on your useage.
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