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From: georgeh@ritcsh.csh.rit.edu (George Hartz)
Subject: Questions about Linux->BSD
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Date: Fri, 11 Feb 1994 06:52:13 GMT
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I am a linux user, who is basically sick and tired of the slapped together,
hardly working chunk that linux is. I am interested in using some variant
on BSD for an intel platform, but I have several questions that the
seemingly outdated FAQ's don't answer.

First of all, does BSD still support such a small selection of network cards?
The FAQ seems to indicate that it supports 1/4 to 1/10th the number of cards
Linux does. I have a 3Com 3c509 - is it supported? Also, what about non-scsi
CD-Roms. I have a mitsumi drive, which has a special controller. Also,
does BSD support any QIC-80 drives? Linux doesn't much, but the drivers are
in beta test.

Basically, Ive found linux seriously lacking but BSD seems to require very
specific hardware. If this isn't the case, could someone point me in the
direction of where I can find more up to date information?

- George Hartz
georgeh@mail.csh.rit.edu, george@theta.csh.rit.edu

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