From: cosmos@yabbs
To: washbord@yabbs
Subject: re: BSD vs. Linux.
Date: Mon Mar 21 05:33:21 1994

In message BSD vs. Linux., washbord said:
> Okay, am I crazy to hook NetBSD up to a 56K line?  Will BSD be stable 
> enough to run a multiuser system under extremely grueling conditions?  Or 
> should I fork out a couple thousand for some commercial Unix?  I've been 
> very pleased with BSD but I'm scared of having it choke out on me.
> 
> 


Hmmmm....what do you think yabbs is running on??  Why, BSD!!  BSD is a 
very stable networking OS and you should have minimal problems.  As for 
grueling if you have heavy users or overhead I suggest mucho RAM and a 
fast processor.  DOnt expect a 4 meg 386sx to do much.  Commercial doesnt 
always mean better but it does offer a few nifty features like tech 
support for those not comfortable with their system and the ability to 
run commercial apps.  

I needed the commercial app ability for some work and I bought myself USL 
UNIX System V 4.2 for $160 and the C/Motif development suite for $89.  I 
got all the standards with X and some nifty things like Open Look and 
Motif, I happen to love it but will not sit here and degrade linux or 
netBSD as worthless.  They offer a very practical solution to students 
and otherwise poor people that cannot fork out the dollars for a 
commercial OS.

I say you shouldnt have a big problem with netBSD.  Ask Htoaster for the 
tech lowdown on BSD, he's the expert. ;)

Cosmos