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Ok so Netflix use FreeBSD, but literally everyone else use Linux. Is their throughput worse?

• kettunen 3y ago
  Yes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36qZYL5RlgY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36qZYL5RlgY
  • INTPenis 3y ago
    It's funny how nothing has changed in 20 years. We used to say "hotmail uses FreeBSD" and now you guys are saying "netflix uses FreeBSD" as your source of pride. Well, I still get more done on Linux.
    • jedberg 3y ago
      > Well, I still get more done on Linux. No doubt, so do I. FreeBSD is good for very specific things like rock solid stability and intense networking. But for general purpose use I too prefer Linux, because it gets all the new toys first. If I want to build a rock solid stable internet service, I reach for FreeBSD. If I want to use a Unix desktop I reach for MacOS. If I want to have a personal server for messing around with or running some proof-of-concept app or website, I reach for Linux. Each has its uses.
    • grahamjperrin 3y ago
      > It's funny how nothing has changed in 20 years. Not as funny as things changing without you noticing ;-)