Matt S. Gann wrote:
I have a few questions about FreeBSD. I am just beginning to get into UNIX.
I know a few line commands,
but really want to get familiar and comfortable with the OS. I have
been intrugued by FreeBSD for many
years now, but I own a windows-based PC and am not keen about running
dual OS's. I would like to get a
cheap, used, small desktop or laptop to "tinker" with Unix/Linix and
FreeBSD. However, I know little
to nothing about system requirements and/or hardware compability. I was
thinking of an old 486 or Pentium
1 to get started. Any thoughts on what I could start with?
A way to use your current machine for both operating systems without
dual booting is to install a second hard disk, install FreeBSD and
select which to boot from in the bios. It's a slight faff changing boot
disk but works fine and keeps the OS's completely separate.
OT; I still have a PC I made with three HD's plugged in to a home made
ide cable with an extra connector and a three position switch on the
front which switches power to only one disk. All three disks are
effectively primary master so whichever has power when the computer is
turned on boots. I never had the courage to switch while the computer
was running!
Whichever way you go FreeBSD is a very rewarding OS.
Chris
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