iXsystems Acquires PC-BSD

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iXsystems of San Jose, California annouced today that they have acquired PC-BSD.

PC-BSD is a complete UNIX operating system based on freeBSD with KDE and it’s own software installer system, called PBI. It has been called here, “the most beginner friendly OS”. I won’t substantiate those claims but its worth a read. iXsystems will provide funding and development for the PC-BSD project. From the announcement:

“Now with the backing of iXsystems and their vast BSD server expertise, PC-BSD plans on bringing its stability and ease of use to the workstation and server markets. Businesses large and small will benefit from the usability of the PC-BSD desktop, as well as the rock-solid server base of the underlying FreeBSD operating system,” said Kris Moore, Founder of PC-BSD.

It’s good to see some commercial backing for a freeBSD offspring. PC-BSD was already providing commercial support for their product but this will take it to another level.

Enjoy

~Kenji

BSD, the other, other OS. :wink:

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I shall be trying Pc-BSD soon :).

just reminded me of something;

BSD, the other, other OS.
ITS, the other, other OS :D.

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PC-BSD 1.3 will be out this month sometime. Enjoy. :cool:

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i’ve just tried PC-BSD through VMware, and i was impressed, think i prefer it to Kubuntu, when is 1.3 releaced ?

i think i’ll get 1.3 (when it comes out, and put it on a spare HDD)

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It’s due out anytime this month. With the recent acquisition, it may be delayed or it may be out tomorrow. Check the website for news.