Re: OpenBSD better than Windows?
From: Alex (alex_at_alex.com)
Date: 03/25/05
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Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 17:57:09 +1100
"Unknown User" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> If OpenBSD is better than Windows, then why are there more threads in
> Windows-related newsgroups than in this one?
I think you have been brainwashed by Bill Gates.
> If you say "Because there are more bug reports with Windows", then why 90%
> of PC users have Windows?
>
Because M$ have a monopoly on the market, most experienced people who are
sick of
having stability issues or having to deal with viruses will head towards
linux/unix/bsd (or
in the case of a novice user, go out and buy an Apple Mac)
Also, MS have billions to spend on advertising. Opensource systems like
linux/bsd are
maintained and developed by volunteers. I find opensource operating systems
like bsd/linux to be a superior product to windows anyway.
> If you say "Because PCs come with Windows", then why isn't OpenBSD good
> enough to convince PC manufacturers?
Because the average end user probably doesnt have a basic knowledge of unix
commands.
And wouldnt know how to operate and maintain a unix/linux based machine.
OpenBSD
isnt designed for grandma and grandpa.
> If you say "Because OpenBSD's goal is not to be used as a desktop OS",
> then if it's so good, why shouldn't it be used as well for a desktop?
>
I believe its good for both desktop and server purposes. However its real
strength is in its ability as a server. I use openbsd on my gateway machine,
it does my NAT and firewalling for me. I wouldnt have it any other way!
FreeBSD is probably better as a desktop operating system.
> Will OpenBSD go mainstream?
Thats a bit generalised. Networks like yahoo already use bsd based
systems. Catch my drift?
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