Thursday, July 1, 2010

Then Why the BSDs are better than Linux?

1. BSD license allows users/companies to modify a program's source
code and not to release changes to the public
2. BSD has the so-called "core system" (without packages)
3. On BSD systems, all add-on packages are strictly installed into
the /usr/local directory
4. BSD systems use the system of "ports", which are fingerprints of
applications in the /usr/ports directory
5. BSD systems have also their stable version
6. Of course, the kernel is absolutely different
7. BSD has FFS file system
8. BSD systems divide their partitions internally
9. Unless you make a good kernel hack, BSD systems can only be
installed into the primary partition
10. System configuration is manual for most of the time, but various
clones like PC-BSD break this convention
11. All BSD systems have a Linux emulation support
12. BSD systems have less support from driver vendors, thus they lag
behind in this view
13. BSD systems do not use the Unix System V
14. BSD kernels can be set to several security levels
15. BSD's have everything under one ROOF
16. Generally, BSD systems boot and reboot faster than Linux
17. In comparison to BSD, most Linux distributions are overbloated
18. If you compile programs from ports, you will not stumble into
compilation errors

Biggest difference in my view is that linux is a kernel, BSD is a full OS.

A "linux" os is: Linux kernel + GNU utilities, A "bsd" os is: bsd
kernel + bsd utilites

And last but not least, BSDs rox, linux sucks ....

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Cheers,
Shripad

Thursday, May 13, 2010

What a job requirement for Girlfriend (recession explored)

Due to recession, I had to leave my Girlfriend (as part of my cost
cutting efforts) & now I need a new one, so pass on this information
to your female friends...
Applications are invited for the following post. The package and
incentives are mentioned below:

Designation : Junior girl friend (trainee)
Experience : Must have ditched at least 2 guys (Fresher with excellent
credentials will be considered)
Other requirement : Should have the Potential to do street bargaining
and fight if required.
Age: 18-23 (if the individual is too good looking but not in the age
group can also apply, special consideration will undertaken for them)
Height, weight, complexions no bar, but is subjective.

Perks and incentives:
Total gross ( Monthly ) :
? 2 gifts worth not exceeding Rs. 1000/-(no precious metals, stones)
? Bike rides each duration 1 hour
? Trips to National Highways
? Kulfis / Chocobars at a regular gap of 3 days
? Daily Provision of Samosa/Bread Pakoda/Bhel worth Rs. 10 /-
? 2 movies per month (on weekends)
? Visits to Shopping Malls and BARISTA every weekend (On your own
expense)

A Pair of Jeans or T-shirts according to demand will be gifted,
subject to finance availability and to the size available with the
shopkeeper.

Net Deductions (Monthly): Affair Fund and Un-professional taxes will
be informed on joining.
The probation period is 6 months, after which confirmation (with
Promotion to fulltime Girlfriend)

Please NOTE:
1. Only females.
2. Girls who left in the last 2 months need not apply.
3. Ex-girlfriends will be eligible only if they agree to the above
mentioned conditions.

There is more:
For girls who are not eligible, can take advantage of the referral
program by referring their friends, colleagues etc.
Candle light/Tube light dinner will be given on every referral, even
if candidate is not selected.
Search never ends!!

Interested candidates can send their resume with
Subject: Name/fresher-exp/age.
Photo must be attached in the email
Note: Applications without photo will be rejected

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

How to Change Your Hostname In OpenBSD

A quick note on how to change your hostname and IP configuration in OpenBSD.

/etc/hosts
Vastly more important in BSD than it is in Linux. This is where you specify the IP address of your hostname. Change the hostname here to match your hosts new name. It should be the same as what you specify in /etc/myname.

/etc/myname
This is just like /etc/HOSTNAME in Linux. It defines the realname of the host. Simply change it to whatever you want to call your host.

/etc/hostname.xl0 (or other interface name)
Change these to line up with what you specified in /etc/hosts.

/etc/resolv.conf
Just like Linux. This is where you specify your DNS servers and domain resolution information.

/etc/mygate
Simply put the IP address of the default router.