OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
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OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
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Re: OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
#2I like openbsd. I like their attitude (even if many don’t) I like what they’ve given to the UNIX-likes, and what they strip away due to complexity (removal of Bluetooth) or lack of decent UX (wpa_supplicant), or just potential issues (removal of Hyperthreading)
I know it’s probably controversial to mention it; but I’m also glad they didn’t buy into the code of conduct saga that waved over FreeBSD and eventually Linux.
I’ve used the OS as a daily driver, it certainly was nice, albeit slow. I would go back if I could avoid some of the Linux/MacOS stuff I really need. I still use it on personal servers and I still really love it.
I send them €50/mo but I don’t feel like it’s enough. I wish they had more resources to bring things like AC Wi-Fi to the fold. Truly impressive work to all involved.
Re: OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
#3I like openbsd. I like their attitude (even if many don’t) I like what they’ve given to the UNIX-likes, and what they strip away due to complexity (removal of Bluetooth) or lack of decent UX (wpa_supplicant), or just potential issues (removal of Hyperthreading) I know it’s probably controversial to mention it; but I’m also glad they didn’t buy into the code of conduct saga that waved over FreeBSD and eventually Linux…
Yep, same. I'm not ready to flee Linux just because of the CoC, though. Need to stand our ground.
Re: OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
#4>Speed is Stellar
>Speed is not a concern for me.
Is he saying that speed isn't a concern for him in general? If so, why mention that the speed is stellar, then? Or is he saying that the system is so light in general that he doesn't suspect speed will become a problem down the line?
Re: OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
#5>Speed is Stellar >Speed is not a concern for me. Is he saying that speed isn't a concern for him in general ? If so, why mention that the speed is stellar, then? Or is he saying that the system is so light in general that he doesn't suspect speed will become a problem down the line?
It is pretty ambiguous, isn't it?
I read it similar to your 2nd take, that the speed is abundant enough that not much needs to be said - its just fast.
Re: OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
#6>Speed is Stellar >Speed is not a concern for me. Is he saying that speed isn't a concern for him in general ? If so, why mention that the speed is stellar, then? Or is he saying that the system is so light in general that he doesn't suspect speed will become a problem down the line?
You're right, my mistake in communication there.
Speed is not a concern for me because it is fast for everything I use the laptop for. I didn't hit snags where things were slow.
I'll update the post later for clarity. Thank you for pointing it out.
Re: OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
#7>Speed is Stellar >Speed is not a concern for me. Is he saying that speed isn't a concern for him in general ? If so, why mention that the speed is stellar, then? Or is he saying that the system is so light in general that he doesn't suspect speed will become a problem down the line?
I took it to mean something more like "I don't care much about speed because of what I do, but if speed is a concern for you, it's stellar!"
Re: OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
#8I like openbsd. I like their attitude (even if many don’t) I like what they’ve given to the UNIX-likes, and what they strip away due to complexity (removal of Bluetooth) or lack of decent UX (wpa_supplicant), or just potential issues (removal of Hyperthreading) I know it’s probably controversial to mention it; but I’m also glad they didn’t buy into the code of conduct saga that waved over FreeBSD and eventually Linux…
> but I’m also glad they didn’t buy into the code of conduct saga that waved over FreeBSD and eventually Linux.
I'm a bit out of the loop, but I thought it started with Linux because Linus swore/ranted/"abused" contributors or something? Or am I thinking of something else?
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#9> vmd is cool tech, for sure, but it isn’t that useful to me. It is best if you want to run OpenBSD virtual machines or gimped Linux virtual machines.
The use of "gimped" is poor choice of words. It would be better if the author described specifically what fell short for them.
Re: OpenBSD Is Now My Workstation
#10I like openbsd. I like their attitude (even if many don’t) I like what they’ve given to the UNIX-likes, and what they strip away due to complexity (removal of Bluetooth) or lack of decent UX (wpa_supplicant), or just potential issues (removal of Hyperthreading) I know it’s probably controversial to mention it; but I’m also glad they didn’t buy into the code of conduct saga that waved over FreeBSD and eventually Linux…
> but I’m also glad they didn’t buy into the code of conduct saga that waved over FreeBSD and eventually Linux. I'm a bit out of the loop, but I thought it started with Linux because Linus swore/ranted/"abused" contributors or something? Or am I thinking of something else?
It’s fair to be out of the loop. I wish I was, because dissenting for any reason is seen as being a villain or a troll.
For a little context though the freebsd code of conduct was instantiated in 14th February 2018 - the Linux one was altered to be the current one on September 21st of the same year (which is when the Linux CoC controversy began).