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Xref: sserve comp.os.386bsd.questions:14368 comp.os.linux.misc:29418 Newsgroups: comp.os.386bsd.questions,comp.os.linux.misc Path: sserve!newshost.anu.edu.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!msuinfo!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jmonroy From: jmonroy@netcom.com (Jesus Monroy Jr) Subject: Re: 386BSD vs Linux Message-ID: <jmonroyCz38Et.4rC@netcom.com> Followup-To: comp.os.386bsd.questions,comp.os.linux.misc Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <39tu2u$o8r@styx.uwa.edu.au> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 05:25:40 GMT Lines: 27 Peter Caffin (ptcaffin@uniwa.uwa.edu.au) wrote: : 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? : With a little patience, we might be able to answer your question without a flame-war. An FAQ on your exact question is in the making, please be patient and I believe an FAQ will be available in a few days. Please note, I am not writing this FAQ and I am not speak for the author. Given some time he will release the FAQ for your inspection. -- Jesus Monroy Jr jmonroy@netcom.com Zebra Research /386BSD/device-drivers /fd /qic /clock /documentation ___________________________________________________________________________