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From: frank@gsb13580.uchicago.edu (Frank S. Fejes)
Subject: Questions suitable for the FAQ
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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 17:19:19 GMT
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Hello all. I just made the switch from linux and have a few questions
which I think would be nice to have addressed. Any or all answers will
be greatly appreciated.
1. Why, upon bootup, do I receive two BSD options? It looks
like this: F1 dos
F2 BSD
F3 BSD
I couldn't find any mention of this in the config files. Is
there a boot command to eliminate one?
2. Is there a way to display free memory, both real and swap?
Top does not seem to be sufficient in this regard.
3. Is there anything similar to linux's 'dip' program for quick,
easy slip/cslip connections?
4. How does one go about adding more Virtual Consoles? I have
seen the pseudo-terminal setting in the kernel (default is
16), but have not been able to find where to enable the VCs.
5. Why, upon bootup, does the processor speed vary so much and
not really give a good account? I have a Pentium 90, but
it is recognized at anywhere from 60 - 74 MHz.
6. Has anyone done any temperature testing while running FreeBSD?
I know linux runs cooler than dos, but have never seen a
mention of FreeBSD. It seems to run really hot compared to
linux, but I am not quite sure if it is perhaps just due to
a hot week here in Chicago. ;^)
7. Is there anything "odd" that FreeBSD does when compiling the
kernel which would cause the memory to make a scratchy
sound? When compiling (and for a brief moment after recognizing
the floppy drive upon startup, as well), a strange scratchy
sound emanates from what appears to be the memory banks. I
have never heard this sound before in linux.
Well, like I said, any and all help will be greatly appreciated!
Frank S. Fejes | The University of Chicago | GSB Computing Services
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