Linux Pc-bsd

[6pack]

Anyone here installed and using PC-BSD?

Seems to have Desktop, Netbook and Server editions.

Image (C) - PC-BSD.org

What is PC-BSD?

PC-BSD is a user friendly desktop Operating System based on FreeBSD.

Known widely for its stability and security in server environments, FreeBSD provides an excellent base on which to build a desktop operating system.

PC-BSD uses a host of popular open source window managers and uses a custom-tailored application installer that puts popular applications in easy reach of users.

Link for 8.2 stable release - http://oldwww.pcbsd.org/content/view/202/11/

Link for official torrents - http://www.gotbsd.net/

 

[Dark Star]

Tried one but it was FREE BSD. Corrupted my disk table and I never tried it again

 

[6pack]

^ oh. then i think i'll wait for a spare hdd first before trying this os.

 

[Dark Star]

Why not try linux. Its much safer to install.

 

[fractal]

BSD used to be relatively harder to install than Linux.
PC BSD has a GUI installer and seems to be targeted towards desktop users and certainly worth a look.

 

[hellknight_mnd]

I'm using PC-BSD.. just make sure that you install it on a Primary Partition.. It won't install on a logical partition, although it can access them.. Secondly, PC-BSD comes with KDE 4x version.. if you want to get GNOME on it, then I suggest you wait for the PC-BSD 9.0 version..