Let's Try BSD, Part 7 of 7: Conclusions About FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and DragonFlyBSD
Here's a summary of my experiments with FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and DragonFlyBSD.
Read MoreHere's a summary of my experiments with FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and DragonFlyBSD.
Read MoreDragonFlyBSD was a bit frustrating for me.
Read MoreNow it's time to look at OpenBSD, the security-focused BSD. We have quite a time getting things going and learn a lot along the way.
Read MoreLast time we looked at FreeBSD. Now we're onto NetBSD. It wasn't a pleasant experience.
Read MoreWe're continuing our journey through the BSD universe and today we're trying out FreeBSD. Does it have "The Power to Serve"?
Read MoreHere the Vultr VM I'm using for these BSD tryouts.
Read MoreIn this series, I'll be trying out each of the four major BSD operating systems (FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and DragonFlyBSD), including install, configuration, and web serving. We're paying a visit to the weird cousins from the other continent, and we'll have some fun exploring the OTHER free operating systems.
Read MoreLater this month we're doing a 7-part series on BSD. Here's a quick preview.
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Read MorePaul from Webangel.ie emailed me about the latest package that they have on their website. Now for 4 Euro/month (USD$4.84 damn Euros are cheap these days), you get 128MB memory 5GB storage 100GB month...
Read MorePaul from Webangel.ie wrote to me again regarding to their plan changes. Their "micro" Xen VPS package is now half-priced, dropped to €9/6 months (USD$1.90/month). The spec has also been slightly alte...
Read MoreUpdated February 2011: It seems Elite Data Hosting has also bite the dust this month. Website has been resolved to parked domain since 15 Feb. FAIL. Via this WHT offer. Elite Data Hosting, a Texas bas...
Read MorePrgmr.com has been around offering Linux and NetBSD Xen VPS for a while but last time I checked they had temporarily suspended new sign ups. Good news is -- they are back! You can now sign up to their...
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