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I did some research to compare Linux and BSD and BSD has all the advantages over Linux such as: filesystem is safer, the ability to handle server load ...
Considering Debian is one of the most stable and reliable Linux, can you tell me why I should choose Debian over BSD ?
Thanks
Distribution: tried a lot of 'em, now using kubuntu
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They are fairly equal in my opinion. I tried out FreeBSD about a month ago. I really liked it. The package management is very good and you can install it via the internet with just a couple of floppies (just like Debian). The major thing that I have found that keeps me with Debian is cron-apt (I have sid version on my desktop, and cron-apt is setup to get updates on all of the newest packages automatically every night). Whichever you choose, you can't lose with these two distro's.
One of the reasons is hardware compatibility and support. There are more drivers available for Linux (it's not very hard to move a driver between two Open Source systems, but there must be enough people) and it's easier to find solutions for different problems.
BSD vs Linux...the classice debate continues. The best thing to do is just download a FreeBSD ISOs, install it and see if you like it. Do the same for Debian. As long as it ain't microsoft you can't loose! Man I have got OpenBSD, NetBSD and FreeBSD plus several GNU/Linux OSes including my main one which is Debian. Its all free. Sample them all!
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