Why Use FreeBSD? I've Walked the Walk, Now Talking the Talk....

In this long, talky video I want to share some reasons people choose to use FreeBSD as well as some of my reasons... Grab a coffee (or tea), some biscuits, sit down and listen....an old guy is talking AT you :-)
I've Walked the Walk, Now Talking the Talk....
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0:00 Intro
0:17 People say is their reason for to use FreeBSD instal of Linux...
9:39 Why do I use, advocate and love FreeBSD?
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[MichaelGaribaldi]

Great video. I literally learned to setup my FreeBSD through your videos and I love it (former Linux user)

[michelfiset]

Always like to listen to your comments / video. You made me discovered FreeBSD few months back and I must admit it was a revelation. I’m still using linux but less and less and using freeBSD more and more. No breakage very easy to update / maintain and the main selling point for me is the stability and the security. Good job

[gibsonmarshall]

I started with GhostBSD 2 years ago. I wanted to learn FreeBSD after that, and I did! I've installed it on a bunch of different hardware, and I love the control I have over the installation. It's beautiful!

[jfoucry]

Hello,
I had the chance to learn Unix with AIX 1.3, then HP_UX, sco, etc. so the command line is my natural way to talk with a computer. I was a huge huge fan of Apple system (system 7).
When MacOS X arrived I was thinking this is the weeding of the best of the two worlds, the point and clic and the cli. I wrote books about MacOS X Server Administration (in French).

But one day I ask to my self " Hey man, where is your command line? Where is your power?". So I sell or gave all my Apple devices, brought a lenovo laptop and immediately install FreeBSD (10 at this time). And when I saw the login prompt I was thinking "Well is good to be back at home. What could I learn today?"

Great video, thanks for it (and all the previous).

[Tankyard]

I've downloaded the pdf version of Freebsd handbook 2 days ago, and I've started to read it. Tried Freebsd few times in VB but didn't liked it how it's run in virtual system. Now I'm preparing the hardware for it to install the system on "metal".

[inde]

Thank you for this video! I use FreeBSD since 4.2, and there is nothing you said I would not agree.

[brianschuetz]

I just came across this video. I tried playing around with FreeBSD in a VM in the past, but I didn't really do much with it. You've convinced me to play around with it more, lol. I'll give it a go again. Maybe even try to install it on an actual computer. Won't be my main system, though. I didn't come to Linux for any other reason than to leave Windows, but I'd been trying to decide on a hobby. Then I realized that I have a hobby. I like doing things with and to computers. So I guess I have a good reason to play around, at least, with FreeBSD.

[GiorgioBeltrammi]

I'm using NomadBSD simply because i like it. Fast, essential, beautiful and small. I can do all that i need to do.

[Fastbikkel]

I've been using FreeBSD for many years with succes and happiness.
I am no expert on this at all, but with the help (docs and users) on internet it's very usable for me.
FreeBSD runs on my offsite virtual server, which i use for backup purposes.
I make copies from my local NAS to the BSD server.

[DmytroSichkarOnline]

The perfect choice in terms of operating systems is what fits the infrastructure best at a specific time. And while commercial distribution have a great backing when it comes to support, it often doesn’t leave a lot of room for customization and right-sizing, especially if customers are looking for a more a batteries included, build-your-own-platform type OS.

[themarksmith]

Great video, I was considering FreeBSD for a production server which would need to run Postgres, docker and also support an Nvidia GPU and also Cuda and Cdunn for machine learning inferencing tasks - i am fed up distro hopping and have been bouncing between Redhat EL 9.4, Debian and Ubnutu... I like the idea of FreeBSD and am/was strongly considering it but it seems that ML is not really well supported on FreeBSD - am i wrong on this? as this will be a show stopper if so... i need to be able to locally install the latest version of Postgres and run docker images and python ML code on the platform - give this what are your thoughts?

[techiechapchannel]

Another awesome video Robonuggie. Your videos have taught me so much! Now, I have to get back to creating my ultimate desktop with the trusty W520, FreeBSD, and Fluxbox WM

[turtlewax]

Command line is where the power lies for both GNU/Linux and FreeBSD.
Does not matter which OS you are using, terminal is where the strength of both OS's is at.
GUI is limited, and will always be limited.
Yes, there are many distributions in Linux, but at the heart of it all is the kernel.
Distributions really help with what kinds/types of packages are out there for UX based OS's for newer users, and old users alike, since the scene is constantly changing.
BSD has their distributions, although not as plentiful as Linux, but there are different flavors of BSD.
Personally, go with what will help you in your day to day.
With that said, I want to learn more about BSD since it will help with Linux and Security.

Thanks for the time Mr. RoboNuggie!
Not many BSD channels out there, but the ones I have found, You and a couple of others really tell it how it is and offer huge nuggets of help/ideas.

[aidenjames]

This is exactly why I was debating arch vs debian. FreeBSD look like it would be perfect for me, the main issue being using docker, as I anticipate needing to create containers that *other* people on other OSes would need to be able to use.

[UnixAnt]

Linux: More forks than my Nan's utensil drawer...
I've used FreeBSD since the late 90's and I like the fact that FreeBSD is FreeBSD is FreeBSD - you know what you're getting and changes feel iterative and focused, rather than radical and surprising. All the components feel like smaller parts of a larger whole, rather than a collection of disparate tools thrown together. I've probably used around 100 different operating systems since the year 2000 and I'm still using FreeBSD and AmigaOS to this day.

[kdato]

Linux is increasingly being captured by big corporations. And their thinking filters through every distro. Didn't happen to Slackware, which is why I have been on it for more than 20 years. And it's more like BSD than Linux, which is unsurprising given its roots. Can tinker to my heart's content, and I have as much control over the system as I can have. I have a feeling that I'll switch to BSD eventually. :)

[wolandsmachine]

I dont thinks anyone can argue that any bsd/unix supports as much hardware as linux does. I use freebsd next to gnu/linux and I do like it but I couldnt even install freebsd 13 on my thinkpad because the support for certain hardwares where deleted and I ended up installing freebsd 12 which is fine tbh but still, there can be no doubt that linux supports way more hardware.

[MauritsBuijs]

It's nice to hear someone passionate about the OS they are using. I have a different question about the continuation of BSD.

Young people usually don't learn BSD in schools. Most don't even get Linux in schools anymore, either.

This is a problem as this causes both communities to be filled, on average, by an older group of people with little new blood coming into them. If the youth does not know these operating systems exist or don't have a reason/opportunity to learn these operating systems; isn't that where both of these operating systems will die out?

And a follow-up question would be: How would one even pitch learning something like BSD to a younger audience?

[robinirie]

So if I understand, freebsd is for the hobbyist and not the average person. My wife can barely connect the computer to a docking station but I can dump Linux mint on her 7 year old laptop and it works out of the box. Same for my son's gaming pc. She's a teacher and is too busy marking papers to read manuals and learn a new skill. I work long days with a 50 miles round trip. Why would I want to spend time learning command line instead of bonding with my family.

The way you describe bsd makes it seem like a solution for elite hobbyists and not for the normal people who just want to boot up and watch Netflix and, you know, live life

[-Engineering-]

FreeBSD was made for servers and networking stuff in mind, not for desktop users.
As a full stack dev i mainly use mint and os x (pure Unix with polished UI and programs and its excellent hardware)