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From: Liaw Yong Shyang <cwclys@leonis.nus.sg>
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.misc,comp.unix.bsd.misc
Subject: HELP Needed: Linux & BSD Unix
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 19:05:19 +0800
Organization: National University of Singapore
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I would appreciate if anyone can help me with the followings:

0) Does BSD Unix have a PC version? (i.e. run on Pentium)

1) Are Linux and BSD Unix free software?? If not, what do I need to pay 
(i.e. royalty if you in commercial purpose), and how much?

2) Are source code easily available for Linux & BSD Unix? Where can I get 
them?

3) What sort of devices drivers do Linux & BSD Unix support? (i.e. serial 
com port, X.25, etc).

4) I am thinking of choosing an Unix OS (I.e. Linux & BSD Unix) for my 
Pentium PC for a commercial project, any comments on the advantages / 
disavantages are welcomed. Thank.

5) What is freebsd? Is that a free Unix?

Thank very much