FreeBSD by default installs command-line only. FreeBSD is intended to be a base system suitable for both servers and desktops, so X11 is an optional install. Th

FreeBSD by default installs command-line only. FreeBSD is intended to be a base system suitable for both servers and desktops, so X11 is an optional install. The guide for newbies [1] and the FAQ [2] both point to GhostBSD or MidnightBSD as more suitable for full-desktop. [1] https://www.freebsd.org/projects/newbies/ https://www.freebsd.org/projects/newbies/ [2] https://docs.freebsd.org/en/books/faq/ https://docs.freebsd.org/en/books/faq/