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From: root@dyson.iquest.net (John S. Dyson)
Subject: Re: The better (more suitable)Unix?? FreeBSD or Linux
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In article <4g55o2$hua@cebaf4.cebaf.gov>,
Larry Doolittle <doolitt@recycle.cebaf.gov> wrote:
>
>I stand by my ordered list (and I thought of one more):
>  1. Run needed software
>  2. Never crash
>  3. Run fast
>  4. Use cheap hardware
>
>I believe we all win when Linux and *BSD attempt to outdo
>each other on all three categories, and (for my needs anyway)
>they are miles ahead of Microsoft's offerings.
>
I agree with you Larry, very very strongly.  Competition will cause
there to be superior product in the marketplace.

John Dyson
dyson@freebsd.org