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NetBSD may have found a new role: The AI-free FOSS OS (www.theregister.com)
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[–] 5 points 1 day ago* (8 children)

NetBSD, the only OS where typing ldconfig instantly bricks your system without warning.

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  • [–] 3 points 23 hours ago (6 children)

    Lol?

    I know nothing about NETBSD and would like some stories.

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  • [–] 6 points 21 hours ago* (5 children)

    I just installed it but out of the box it's extremely bare bones. There's not even any software to install more software until you type (not copy and paste, because there's no internet and no browser - type) these commands

    export PKG_PATH=https://cdn.netbsd.org/pub/pkgsrc/packages/NetBSD/$(uname -p)/$(uname -r | cut -d_ -f1)/All  
pkg_add pkgin

    That failed to install the software-installer, there was some error message which makes me think my DNS settings are wrong.

    That was enough for me. I've got work to do.

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  • [–] 4 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

    This is going to be the next Arch, isn't it?

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  • [–] 7 points 21 hours ago

    Feels like hard mode...

    I like to tinker and I want to find a usable retro window manager and CTWM, the one they bundle, has great potential. Might take another run at it this weekend when I have more time.

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  • [–] 0 points 15 hours ago*

    That's a lie, you simply run "sysinst" and select "install pkgin" from a curses menu. sysinst can also help you setup a wifi connection and other basic user config things from the comfort of a TUI. But good job in trying to scare people of from trying a good alternative OS.

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