A brief look at FreeBSD
10 days ago
- #FreeBSD
- #Linux-alternatives
- #System-administration
- Exploring FreeBSD on a Framework laptop for potential use, replacing an aging X1 Carbon.
- FreeBSD's cohesive system experience (kernel + userspace) is appealing for contributions and stability.
- FreeBSD offers a surprising amount of software, though some lag behind or are unavailable.
- Security settings like ASLR, W^X, and PID randomization are configurable but require manual setup.
- FreeBSD's package management with `pkg` is efficient but lacks concurrent downloads.
- FreeBSD has three firewall options (PF, IPFW, IPF), adding complexity.
- Resource usage is lower than Fedora, with fewer processes running by default.
- CLI utilities on FreeBSD are less user-friendly compared to GNU coreutils, lacking long options.
- Community perception: FreeBSD's community can be unwelcoming and resistant to change.
- Future considerations include testing FreeBSD on physical hardware and evaluating desktop environment support.