FreeBSD comes in different release versions. FreeBSD 2.2.x represents the most stable and reliable version. FreeBSD 2.2.x is probably the version you want. FreeBSD 3.x is totally experimental and essentially unsupported for commercial applications, but a great deal of fun for die-hard FreeBSD fans. :)
| FreeBSD 2.2.2 Full 32-bit UNIX operating system for Intel PCs. Rock solid. Fully internet ready. | |
| FreeBSD 3.0 Snapshot Full 32-bit UNIX operating system for Intel PCs. Experimental version for those truely die-hard BSD fans. | ||
| The Complete FreeBSD Book (no CDs) Everything you ever wanted to know about how to get your computer up and running FreeBSD. | |
| The Complete FreeBSD Book (includes 2 CDs!) Everything you ever wanted to know about how to get your computer up and running FreeBSD. Includes 2 CDs containing the FreeBSD operating system! | |
| BSD Docs 150,572 HTML indexed documentation files for BSD4.x including FreeBSD. HTML indicies for use under unix. |
We currently have 3 distributions of Linux: Slackware, Red Hat, and Mk. You're probably wondering at this very moment, "Which one is right for me?". Here's some info to help you make that decision...
If you have a Macintosh, the decision is easy; get MkLinux. It's the only distribution currently available.
If you are already a Linux user, stick with the distribution you learned on unless you have a reason to change. There are enough differences between the distributions to confuse and annoy those who switch. If you have no previous Linux experience, try Slackware.
Red Hat has a few aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly configuration utilities. These utilities ease the configuration of certain items, such as printers. The user is shielded from enough to allow the system to be usable whithout learning as much about the operating system.
Slackware configuration tends to require a bit more knowledge or effort. This extra effort pays off in helping one learn the operating system. Slackware embodies the true essence of linux, the "do-it-yourself" operating system, breaking all the rules. Slackware is Linux on a motorcycle, all wheels and attitude!
| Linux Slackware 3.2 Official Slackware distribution of Linux plus complete archive. 4CDs. |
| Turbo Linux : Red Hat 4.1 A complete Red Hat Linux 4.1 distribution. |
| MkLinux DR 2.1 A full-featured Unix-like OS for Macintosh. |
| Linux Toolkit This six disc release of the Linux Toolkit features Linux software pulled from sites like tsx-11 and sunsite.unc.edu. There is a wealth of applications, source-code, and development tools among the over 23,000 files in 3.6+ gigabytes included on these discs. | |
| Linux Developers Kit The latest files from all the major Linux archives on the Internet! | |
| Mo Linux Linux hot off the Net! | |
| Linux Games Large collection of games, graphics, sound, and video applications, plus related development tools. |
| Linux Installation and Getting Started Book Get to know and work in Linux like a pro! | |
| Linux Complete Reference An indispensable resource that you'll want to have at your side at all times. |