[CS-FSLUG] UNIX vs. Linux?

[Brian Derr]

On Sat, Sep 11, 2004 at 12:45:50PM -0500, Timothy R. Butler wrote:
> I'm just wondering, how many of y'all are running a UNIX system like 
> FreeBSD or Mac OS X as compared to GNU/Linux? If you run a UNIX system, 
> do you run that in addition to GNU/Linux or is that essentially your 
> main OS?

I have (had) an old Compaq Prosignia 500 server running OpenBSD 3.5.
Due to a power failure a couple of months ago one of the hard drives
failed.  Since it is a 3 disk SCSI RAID array the thing no longer boots.
I check online at the price for replacement drives and they were $200
and up.  Way more than I am willing to spend on a server that was free.

Hardware issues aside, OpenBSD was GREAT as a firewall/router.  It was a
bit more complicated to install but once it is in all the hardware
worked without any problems whatsoever.  That includes the built-in NIC
and SCSI tape drive.  If you have a need for a dedicated firewall/router
box or a web host, give OpenBSD a try.  You won't regret it!

Brian

-- 
The just man walketh in his integrity:
his children are blessed after him.  -- Proverbs 20:7
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