LINUX Unplugged 602: The BSD Humbling
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Feb 17, 2025 The hosts wrap up their FreeBSD challenge, reflecting on the struggles and successes of adapting to BSD. They share insights on user-friendly GhostBSD while humorously navigating audio setup issues. A lively debate erupts over scoring recording exercises, highlighting differing perspectives. The discussion also digs into managing audiobooks and tech setups, with a nod to the significance of community support in the BSD ecosystem. They introduce innovative tools like 'Add Water' for enhancing Firefox, inviting listener engagement throughout.
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Brent's GhostBSD on Framework
- Brent switched to GhostBSD on his Framework laptop for the final week of the FreeBSD challenge.
- Initially, the experience was smooth, with Wi-Fi and video working seamlessly, along with the Fish shell as a default.
Brent's Audio Recording
- Brent successfully recorded audio on GhostBSD, but the quality was poor, even with a headset commonly used for calls.
- He acknowledged potential improvements but admitted the audio was unusable for professional recording or calls.
Choosing Your BSD
- If you're a Linux desktop user and you just want to dip your toe into BSD, start with GhostBSD.
- If you want to build up from sort of the bolts, then you start with FreeBSD proper.