Same Old BSD Vs LINUX Debate

I, like most of the people out there, would agree that Unix-style OS is a smart choice. But, the point where I have conflict of opinion is which is the better/superior Unix-style distribution to use. I have installed FreeBSD on my computer, whereas a lot of my friends run Linux (Red Hat, Fedora etc).
I think that BSD communit{y,ies}, generally speaking, understands Linux far better than the Linux communit{y,ies} understands BSD. I have a few theories of my own of why that is, but that’s not really important. I think a lot of Linux users don’t use BSD because they don’t really understand how and why it’s created. Thus, this rant; as a BSD user, I want to make my point, in trying to explain how BSD works (in a way that Linux people can understand and absorb).
Both operating systems are have lots of similarities (in most cases), but there are also some major of differences. As you look more closely into the differences, you find that both Linux and BSD emerge from deep-seated disagreements. These disagreements include that over development methodology or deployment and some over its usage. Also, there are debates as to which one is more superior.

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But, in this case, in-order to compare “apple with an apple” you need to taste the apple not look at it. What I mean is, that by just comparing the surface, you cannot tell anything properly. It’s the deeper differences that both explain and justify why each group does things the way they do.

What isn’t this?

• Similar Commands; ” ‘netstat -rnfinet’ on BSD = ‘netstat -rnAinet’ on Linux”
• How to administer and run a BSD box.
• BSD instead of Linux, the advantages.
• Linux instead of BSD, the pros.
• Why use this BSD instead of that BSD.
• Why use this Linux instead of that Linux.
• Why BSD is Right and Linux is Wrong.
• Why Linux is Right and BSD is Wrong.

I personally feel that I have the best of the two OS installed on my computer i.e BSD. But, that’s me. I won’t tell you to believe me right off the bat. But, I want you to learn the facts, analyze the origins behind these facts and make your own choice.

Some Differences

There are a lot of difference of opinions between BSD world and the Linux world.
First of all, “Unix”, the trademark is actually a trademark of The Open Group. The code (Unix-the –code) is owned by SCO, whereas the BSDs, in general, are direct-line descendants of the BSD from Berkeley, which was a direct-line descendant of the original AT&T Unix.
So you cannot really say that BSDs are really Unix. In fact, the USL Vs UCB lawsuit episode was also triggered by such statements. But, in many ways, the BSDs can be called direct derivatives of traditional Unix.
BSD shows some of its Unix features in the following ways:

• ·         In the design of the base system
• ·         The packaging of add-ons
• ·         In the partitioning of the mass storage.
• ·         In detail of the commands.
• ·         The attitudes and reflexes and prejudices of the developers, which are reflected in the code and in the users.

In short, BSD is designed, whereas Linux is grown. Perhaps that’s the only precise way to end this debate. If there is anyone out there who has used BSD and still thinks Linux is better then you are most welcome to explain your point of view in comments. I’d be happy to debate on that.
 

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