Which UNIX for i386 platform?

[bdclary]

Hello,

I was curious about which version of UNIX is most recommended for the i386 platform.

Any differences (pros, cons) between FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[jhu]

they're all pretty decent. freebsd is mostly used on x86 (and sometimes alpha). openbsd has the most secure default install. you'd want to use netbsd if you're not using x86 machines because it runs on almost anything that has a cpu (and probably the refrigerator too).

 

[anonymouse]

If you are comfortable with unix, go with the *BSD line of OS'es, if you are a newbie to Unix, a lot of people suggest the Linux route, Mandrake/Redhat seems to be recommended. If you would rather go BSD, I would suggest FreeBSD!!

Good Luck with you new venture!

 

[freebsddude]

It would depend on what apps (commercial/non commercial) you are going to run as well.
OpenBSD is touted for being the most secure, FreeBSD has the most ported apps (ports), it is a well rounded OS.

Check out this site, and this one as well.

Honestly, would be best for you to experiment yourself, there is no right/wrong answer(s), it is just a matter of choice.

FreeBSD is my choice!

 

[fivepesos]

solaris for x86 or openbsd

 

[n0cmonkey]

<< they're all pretty decent. freebsd is mostly used on x86 (and sometimes alpha). openbsd has the most secure default install. you'd want to use netbsd if you're not using x86 machines because it runs on almost anything that has a cpu (and probably the refrigerator too). >>



It depends on the x86 hardware. OpenBSD has several ports (because of its netbsd lineage), and FreeBSD has recently moved on to the PPC and ultra sparc I believe.

EDIT: jhu, I think you mean toasters