"FreeBSD is a Unix-like operating system that is descended from the Berkeley Software Distribution. The first version of FreeBSD was released in 1993 and was developed from 386BSD, one of the first fully functional and free Unix clones on affordable hardware. Since its inception, FreeBSD has been the most widely used BSD-derived operating system. FreeBSD maintains a complete system: kernel, device drivers, userland utilities, and documentation."
"There's an old adage that goes something like this: BSD is what you get when a bunch of Unix hackers sit down to try to port a Unix system to the PC. Linux is what you get when a bunch of PC hackers sit down and try to write a Unix system for the PC. Also: The best Linux distros for beginners make switching from MacOS or Windows so easy Essentially, FreeBSD is Unix, where Linux is based on Unix."
FreeBSD originated from 386BSD and was first released in 1993 as a descendant of the Berkeley Software Distribution. It provides a complete operating system including the kernel, device drivers, userland utilities, and documentation rather than just a kernel. FreeBSD is prized for its stability and is widely used as a server operating system. The platform is more challenging than many Linux distributions and requires more hands-on configuration, which can be educational. FreeBSD embodies a Unix philosophy distinct from Linux and is available for free download.
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