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| − | '''FreeBSD''' is an [[open source]] operating system based on the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) Unix. It is utilized by a variety of servers, desktops, and [[embedded computer]]s.<ref>https://www.freebsd.org/about.html</ref> In the | + | '''FreeBSD''' is an [[open source]] operating system based on the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) Unix. It is utilized by a variety of servers, desktops, and [[embedded computer]]s.<ref>https://www.freebsd.org/about.html</ref> In the base package, it includes the kernel, device drivers, and a shell tool.<ref>https://www.techopedia.com/definition/3509/freebsd</ref> It also offers over 20,000 packages (pre-compiled software bundles).<ref>https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=freebsd</ref> FreeBSD was developed by volunteers from many different parts of the world, and was first released on November 1, 1993. It is made publicly available for any purpose, granted that they are given credit.<ref>https://www.freebsd.org/copyright/freebsd-license.html</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 02:25, October 8, 2020
FreeBSD is an open source operating system based on the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) Unix. It is utilized by a variety of servers, desktops, and embedded computers.[2] In the base package, it includes the kernel, device drivers, and a shell tool.[3] It also offers over 20,000 packages (pre-compiled software bundles).[4] FreeBSD was developed by volunteers from many different parts of the world, and was first released on November 1, 1993. It is made publicly available for any purpose, granted that they are given credit.[5]
| FreeBSD | |
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| About | |
| Classification | Operating System |
| Developer(s) | FreeBSD Foundation |
| First Release | November 1, 1993 |
| Development status | Active |
| License | FOSS (Free software) |
| Website | FreeBSD.org
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| Requirements | |
| R.A.M. | 96MB bare minimum, 2GB for most uses[1] |
| Permanent Storage | 1.5GB bare minimum 8GB for most uses[1] |