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Why would one choose one of those over Linux: The biggest difference for the user, in my opinion, is that the BSDs serves both as OS and distribution, in Linux
by darklajid 13y ago
Why would one choose one of those over Linux:
The biggest difference for the user, in my opinion, is that the BSDs serves both as OS and distribution, in Linux parlance.
It comes with a base system that is fully operational, whereas Linux is a kernel that someone needs to pack up with gazillion userland utilities to provide you something bootable/usable -> Debian, RedHat etc.. (or 2nd, 3rd level distributions that are based on these).
A result of this, from this Linux using guy here, is that BSDs often feel more consistent and well thought out (people often speak about the great documentation for example). You get everything from one 'vendor'.