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Linux compatibility is a great feature, but as a heavy user of Firefox and KVM, I find some alternatives in FreeBSD like Bhyve a bit lacking, especially in area
by arch1e 2y ago
Linux compatibility is a great feature, but as a heavy user of Firefox and KVM, I find some alternatives in FreeBSD like Bhyve a bit lacking, especially in areas like PCI passthrough. For example, it can be unreliable, even stopping to work after the system wakes up from sleep.
Also, while FreeBSD's flexibility is impressive, allowing the use of Linux binaries, it's worth noting that there aren't many scenarios where using FreeBSD on Linux without a VM is necessary. What unique capabilities does FreeBSD offer that Linux doesn't?
Additionally, the BSD license is indeed powerful, allowing companies like Sony, Nintendo, NASA, and Apple to use and modify FreeBSD without the obligation to contribute back. While this has broadened FreeBSD's usage, the license can also be seen as a double-edged sword because it diminishes the incentive for these companies to contribute back to the community, which could potentially slow down the development and improvement of FreeBSD in certain areas.