Re: Linux with FreeBSD userspace
On Sun, Feb 21, 1999 at 02:52:49AM -0500, Avery Pennarun wrote:
> The first time I ran freebsd (a few years ago, now) I was struck by just how
> much faster its console ran and programs loaded. Why? Less featureful, but
> much smaller/faster programs. I can't comment on modern-day freebsd. Maybe
> it's gotten fatter over time, just like Linux has. (And don't try to tell
> me libc6 isn't bloated!)
YMMV; I found the console to be quite ugly (especially the block cursor)
and did not feel comfortable using it. I use the Linux console more than
I do X, though.
Hamish
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