This is a struggle for any system where the advantages really are in the details, but that's probably the best reason to choose BSD over linux. At some point y

This is a struggle for any system where the advantages really are in the details, but that's probably the best reason to choose BSD over linux. At some point you just have to commit enough effort to try it out and experience the difference, or just be happy with Linux. After all if you're happy with Linux, then BSD's userland is part of the OS isn't a fix for you. But if working with Linux leaves you with this weird itching sensation in your brain that there should be a better way, give BSD a shot.