Comments on: Unixmen Interview: BSD For Human Beings? http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/ Discover the Desktop Mon, 20 May 2013 21:14:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dm http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-5303 Dm Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:01:21 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-5303 A couple of years ago, not able to set up WiFi and had to use Linux. But the policy of manufacturers distributions brought me back to BSD. Thanks to the developers. Used Google translate, sorry if that is badly written.

]]> By: dru http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-4316 dru Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:12:47 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-4316 This will improve with TTM and ATI KMS, but these probably won’t be available until FreeBSD 10.

]]> By: PG http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-4217 PG Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:34:01 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-4217 PC-BSD is an excellent effort! But, if I may ask, what about ATi cards support? Especially, what about KMS/GEM/DRM? Any plans for the (near) future?

I am asking because I do really thinking of using it, but I am a bit reluctant since my laptop carries a Mobility Radeon.

]]> By: PG http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-4216 PG Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:32:01 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-4216 PC-BSD is an excellent effort! But, if I may ask, what about ATi cards support? Especially, what about KMS/GEM/DRM? Any plans for the (near) future?

]]> By: dru http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-3133 dru Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:36:56 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-3133 Just a note that the ports for both gnome3 and mate are in progress and will most likely be ready by end of year.

]]> By: Johan Krüger Haglert http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-3125 Johan Krüger Haglert Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:08:14 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-3125 Maybe they should port Mate then for people like you?

Personally I found it strange they didn’t had Gnome 3 already.

One minor (4.8 vs 4.9) version of KDE behind to I believe.

]]> By: dru http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-2927 dru Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:59:18 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-2927 Glad to hear it!

]]> By: Antares http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-2902 Antares Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:06:58 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-2902 I have installed PC-BSD on my netbook in a multiboot configuration (as a rather unsophisticated user) and the more I use it, the more I like it !!

]]> By: sg1efc http://blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/unixmen-interview-bsd-for-human-beings/#comment-2751 sg1efc Wed, 18 Jul 2012 03:57:13 +0000 http://blog.pcbsd.org/?p=992#comment-2751 “trying to find a stable “base OS” for the PBI software, something with a very stable ABI, allowing applications to run on current and future versions. Add in the rock-solid stability, security and it was an easy decision.”
and:
“If the user is looking for a leading industry standard firewall, then the included “pf” firewall is an important factor. If the user wants a simple package management system, which eliminates the dependency issue, and ensure that applications can’t and won’t corrupt your working desktop, then we can offer the PBI system. If the user wants to run web-facing services, in a secure and fast non-virtualized environment, then the jail system has a lot to offer.”
= Totally awesome and precisely why I switched from Linux.

“At this current time, the ratio of people asking us to keep Gnome 2 vs Gnome 3 is about 10-1″
= I’m also one of the people who prefer Gnome 2 over Gnome 3 and Unity, etc.. A simple desktop that’s easy to navigate is awesome. To me, all of the bells and whistles those others have are a distraction. Don’t need a fancy desktop with windows that appear to ‘wiggle’ as you move them around on the screen, LoL.

“In 9.1 we also include a new “System Checker”, available on the first install screen. This utility will quickly test your system, confirming that drivers are available and working for your particular hardware.”
= Very cool. :)

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