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| | www.tumfatig.net
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| | For some reasons, I decided to use FreeBSD on my laptop. Several times have I tried it in the last few years. Several times have I stopped after the first issue that I felt was sign of it not being built for me. This time, I'll go for at least a whole month of using it. So I can really decide if I keep using it ; or switch back to OpenBSD.
| | hack.org
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| | [AI summary] The provided system log is from a FreeBSD system, likely running on a dual-core processor with Intel ICH7 SATA controller, and has several hardware components such as a FireWire interface, USB devices, and multiple storage devices. The system is attempting to boot from a UFS filesystem on an ATA device. There are some warnings and errors related to the serial port and ISA bus, but the system seems to be booting successfully.
| | hexaitos.com
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| | [AI summary] This post details the author's experience transitioning from OpenBSD to FreeBSD as a desktop OS, highlighting the challenges and successes encountered during the setup process. The author outlines the steps taken to configure a functional desktop environment with XFCE, address audio and graphics issues, enable automounting for external drives, and deal with package management quirks in the FreeBSD Quarterly branch. The post serves as a comprehensive guide for others considering FreeBSD as a desktop operating system.
| | geoff.greer.fm
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| Back in January, I used an old Thinkpad while my 12" Macbook was being repaired. I found myself really enjoying some aspects of it. This nudged me down a path that ended with me modding a frankenpad...