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From: ptcaffin@uniwa.uwa.edu.au (Peter Caffin)
Newsgroups: comp.os.386bsd.questions,comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: 386BSD vs Linux
Date: 10 Nov 1994 19:59:26 GMT
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I'm thinking of setting up a network of 386s, with a large number of 
external modem lines.  At this stage, I'm undecided between 386BSD and 
Linux.  Having seen the results of the Linux vs Netware flame-fest, I'd 
have to agree that a more open architecture is definitely the go (see 
what it did for IBM (resulting in quite nice add-on cards, and continuing 
improvement) and that smashing game, Doom.

Without wanting to start a flame-war here, what are the comparative 
advantages and disadvantages of both systems?  What would you people 
suggest is the best OS for my needs?


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