A PC-BSD Concept that is very intriguing!

[BBOSAK2143]

Have stated on here that I have tried many Operating systems, one of which my first was PC-BSD 9.0. The reason I tried it was the brilliant idea of having what I call a "Go between" with the system itself and programs being installed! As I have stated, am not brilliant on some of my choices for programs! At times, I fully do not comprehend the intentions of a program. This leads to a lot of uninstalling! Especially, when you find a program will wreak havoc on another program that you really need! When I read about this new concept where programs would install to this "Go Between" which would not harm crucial system files when uninstalling I was quite impressed and can still see a great advantage to a concept of such! I also regard that developer as quite a genius to actually make the concept a reality! As I was unable to run that OS for too long at all, would love to know how well that concept actually functions? See unfortunately, back then(seems like a lifetime but only since April this year) I didn't have much of a clue how to get wireless drivers working on it. Funny thing though, found out the glu code was not so complete for those anyway! Since I was a real novice, I was not so aware! I also had no clue what VBOX was! I was dual-booting with sidewinder and tried in vain to get a connection but lost out! Anyway, I never had a great chance to try this concept so much. Sure I installed some programs with the PBI, which is part of this system, called a "Push button installer" which I was fortunate to download on sidewinder then transfer. Seemed installation went quite well and uninstalls were a huge advancement from sidewinder! No complaints, just uninstalled and done! Of course when I finally made my way to Linux, uninstalls seemed to go easy also! So I lost sight of this concept a bit. Now I can really see a high potential which would increase an Operating system's resilience! Imagine what Ultimate would be like with a configuration of such? Or perhaps in relation to my post this morning, imagine when TheeMahn succeeds on what he is working on? Ultimate will become relentless and undying! No Ubuntu Software Center as an Achilles heal!!!! Yes, have been there! A poor choice for a program and an installation from Software Center knocked Ultimate down! Of course Ultimate is not the only OS that this happens to! There are many, way to many to count! Now being able to nip that problem before having to reload is an absolute miracle! Programs that are outdated, not properly configured to run with current kernel, sometimes slip by repositories. I mean we are after all "Only human!" Some of these programs will then be able to be reconfigured to work! I know am ranting a lot, but I am just totally impressed by these concepts that will enhance our computing experiences and provide following generations with more of a chance to learn! We are living in a great time! A time where these developers seek vengeance on the hassles of computing! I absolutely love it! Would love to hear if others feel the same and also if have used PC-BSD longer than a months time and know the value of the PBI system?

[pam]

i love BSD and always will.
PC_BSD(freeBSD) is the last word in computing.

Unfortunately BSD does not support hardware unlike linux............radeon drivers are non-existent and wifi included.
Nvidia is still much better supported..

I had setup a freeBSD server with gnome 2.32 for the railways back here in 2006 on a dual core intel and its still running strong..

[BBOSAK2143]

Yeah the hardware was the only thing held me back with using it full time. Need a connection! I believe a lot of that has been cleared up as PC-BSD is very fortunate to have Linux's full support!!!! Once again will brag how Linux treats other OS's. Linux treat all like friends! See Linux realizes that all people are after having a computer that is functional and effective. They don't care what type of system or what it does as long as it is for the betterment of computing! Am proud to be on this side of the fence! I feel strongly on that issue! I want to see others enjoy and use their system to the fullest extent! Is like my tools. I constantly mess with cars and things, putting those tools to use! Same for the computer! Back to PC-BSD. Was a little sluggish on the boot on version 9 but current version has improved! Little faster but was a little slim on programs. I think it was still a beta and not full release if am not mistaken! Also had not ventured to Gnome 3. I figured he would have a solution for Gnome but thus far I guess not. Never know though he might be holding back. Wouldn't put it past him, he is very creative! Will bet next version will come out in a few months and once again be very stunning and intuitive! Is why I say these 2 developers are truly for the people!!!! Both are very down to earth! Super lucky all associates on both sides are very knowledgeable and know how to help! They taught me many things over there for which I will always be grateful! Same here at Ultimate. Everyone has been very helpful and always want to see the best for them!!!! You're true leaders! You have hearts and souls! Bless all of you always!!!! Am really looking forward to the day TheeMahn succeeds with RepoMaster! That needs to be documented and hailed! Something needs to be in charge of the Repo's! As stated programs slip by, so once RepoMaster is done, we all win Big Time!!!!! This is why TheeMahn deserves great respect! That is a huge task! Me, I am lucky to get JPanels to work right! TheeMahn is fighting a big monster! Of course main topic, the PBI system is also a great great Marvel! No one ever thought about that or brought it to light before! In the month I messed with PC-BSD it was very very stable and ran the same all the time! It is one great step forward and I sincerely believe the PBI system should also be hailed! These are true developers! Not just some folks that toss stuff together! Nope, they plan, think things out and run with it! Heroes to the max!!!!!

[pam]

You just read my mind BBOSAK2143

i agree repomaster will redefine linux....
storing and managing almost a million debs on a local machine and at your disposal is a dream come true.

[BBOSAK2143]

Thanks Pam! Wish I could send TheeMahn a few beers or even just make sure he knows how much I appreciate his efforts! Alas am in school, no job no luck on the beer part! I know once I am working again. I will head to OZ forum and do that! He deserves it! Also will do that for the rest of his crew! Great people are not so easy to find these days!!! Is beyond awesome to find as many on Ultimate! TheeMahn knows software better than I know that back of my hand! I constantly brag about Ultimate everyday, why? The software works and if it is not here, chances are might be a poor choice! So in my book, TheeMahn has already changed the world of PC's !To have everything work as well as it does in Ultimate still amazes the daylights out of me! If you would have told me 6 months ago that an OS was to have this many programs and house every desktop possible, I would have laughed and said "Sure and I am Elvis!". Now I sit here everyday knowing whatever desktop I chose, I can run easily and effectively! Programs do their jobs, as long as you know what they do, you're fine! A manual that is specific and precise? Am still shocked at that!!! I have never ever seen a Linux OS with a manual as vast! Most top around 50 pages. Nope not Ultimate! Try close to 10x that!!!! That alone should be hailed as it took much time and great knowledge to comprise it!!!! Well is coming on finals for me Oh Joy!!!! Will be spending loads of time reviewing! Am sure looking forward to a few weeks off from school!!! Will give me time to pursue my own ideas with computers!!!! Just hope one day can be a quarter as great as TheeMahn. Sure admire and am trying to aspire. Is a great role model to go by!!!!!

[pam]

here's some..


btw ...got draonfly running on vmware .....you can check the post in virtualisation section.....


BBUUURRRPPP!!!

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Or be a Mod!

[BBOSAK2143]

Thanks everyone for your very kind words!!! Sorry didn't get back here til today! These finals and studying are something else! Had 8 parts to the final on Excel! Is unfortunate a lot of the testing is on a simulator that is only at about 80%! I am also at about that point when it comes to it with Excel! So neither of those facts help me to get a good grade! Will most likely end up with a C! Best grade will be with Java as I lean towards software more anyway! It interests me much more! For now have to spend more time on Networking which is kind of boring to me! Hope no one takes offense at this! Am just being honest and what makes this world so great to live in is the fact we all have different interests! No one is exactly the same as the other! As my AAS in BIT requires these classes to graduate, of course I have no choice but to pass them! Is not an easy task! Am grateful I am in school, as have learned a deeper respect for others that are also in school! I feel I was lacking a bit on that point and am improving, finally!!!!By the end of this following week all testing will be over and will be free again, for a couple weeks!!! Looking forward to the pressure being off for a few weeks, seems like I learn the tasks I really want to know at those points! So as am not an "A" student will not be on here so much for the next week! I will be around when possible or just a few minutes to cool down from this pressure! Have to also add another about Ultimate, is funny! My keyboard and mouse are both wireless. Now I have rechargeable batteries for both. I haven't charged any of these batteries for a least 3 months! Ultimate fought on to keep working with keyboard and mouse with these almost dead batteries! Now the other OS would be crying bloody murder at not even 1/3 that time! So yes is another amazing testament to Ultimate! Is awesome to have an OS that compensates for my poor memory skills!!! Had so many other things happening, finally dawned on me yesterday! Now am laughing as that other OS would be nagging the daylights out of me in 3 weeks time, max!!!! Ultimate and everyone here is always worth bragging about!!! Good people and great results is what life is all about!!!!! Never stop folks! The world needs this greatness!!!!!