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From: jmward@elbert.uccs.edu (Joel M. Ward)
Newsgroups: comp.os.386bsd.questions
Subject: FAQ FAQ
Date: 30 Jun 1993 20:22:35 GMT
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Here is the FAQ FAQ i said i'd write if i got enuf positive feedback.
I already showed it to Dave Burgess and he liked it. Now maybe my mailbox
will stop filling up with positive feedback :)
--
++Joel;
xyz
386bsd / NetBSD FAQ FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the FAQ
-------------------------------------------------------
by Joel Ward (jmward@ward.uccs.edu)
Q: What *are* 386bsd and NetBSD?
A: They are both freely distributable UNIX BSD deriviatives. They
both run on 386s or better, but there is interest in porting both of these
to other architechures. Xwindows is also available for both.
Q: What is the difference between 386bsd and NetBSD?
A: In a nutshell,
386bsd 0.1 is the work of Bill & Lynne Jolitz and is intended for
research and experimentation. There is also an add-on called the "patchkit"
which is *highly* recommended becasue it makes 386bsd *much* more stable.
NetBSD 0.8 is a spin-off of 386bsd which is headed by Chris
Demetriou. It's main goals are stability and usability. So far, NetBSD
and 386bsd are almost totally compatible.
Q: Where can i get information about both of these fine products?
A: 386bsd has a FAQ list which is available by ftp from
hrd769.brooks.af.mil under the directory /pub/FAQ. It is recommended
reading for both 386bsd and NetBSD.
NetBSD has no FAQ as of yet; for more information you should
read the install notes, wich are available from agate.berkely.edu as
/pub/NetBSD/NettBSD-0.8/INSTALL_NOTES. You can also get this document
from gatekeeper.dec.com as /pub/BSD/NetBSD/NetBSD-0.8/INSTALL_NOTES.