How could I get started with BSD? (lemmy.ca)

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How could I get started with BSD?

hello,

I want to learn and deep dive into BSD systems. I am a Linux user for more than 3 years and now I am curious to learn and use BSD since BSD is similar to Linux and has binary compatibility.

sadly my laptop wifi card isn't supported by any BSD systems. so I can't use it as my daily driver. so where should I go or do to learn more about BSD?

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Hey, sorry for a bit late of reply, but I was wondering if it's possible for me to install FreeBSD "emulated" through some sort of KVM without needing a second OS? this way compatibility wouldn't be a worry but I guess the performance wouldn't be as good too, but it'd be something

[-] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yes, download qcow2 image and run it with qemu/virtual machine manager. I run it that way when I want to test something. Feel free to ask for help.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks, but wouldn't that require a host OS?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I thought you are running Linux? If not, I think there is virtualbox image (.vhd), too.

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