free bsd

[programmer]

where do i get it for a free trial so that i can get through it <br>
what are the sysytem requirements <br>
is it like scounix<br>
can i customise it as per the requirement <br>
does it give access to the source code<br>
does any liscance required to use it <br>

 

[Damon]

FreeBSD is Open Source software based on BSD unix from Berkley University.<br>
It is available for free from

http://www.freebsd.org,

and runs on Intel based systems (386, 486, Pentium etc.)<br>
You will have to do a bit of reading on the web page to get it setup, but it is rather easy to do, compared to some of the Linux distributions.<br>
And yes, the entire source code tree is available for free. I've been running FreeBSD for years on a large number of machines and have been very impressed by it's speed, flexibility and security compared to all the other operating systems I have run.

 

[robherc]

If you're still wanting to obtain FreeBSD; I have version 2.2.8 and am willing to sell it *Very* near cost to fellow Tek-Tipers ($0.25&gt;cost for those with &gt;15 tipmaster votes...special reward for those who've helped) Cost is about $1.00 for the Media & Jewel Case plus actual shipping and packaging costs.<br>
<br>
<br>
-Robherc<br>
robherc@netzero.net<br>

 

[rsowders]

You might try your local library. I seen it at a few libs here in the bay area. They are the older versions though.<br>
You could join your local freebsd users group and borrow it from someone along with all the advise your going to need.<br>
Our FUG in the bay area (BAFUG) has scheduled regular install-a-thons once a month at public events. Just bring your pc and they do the rest.