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Old 06-27-2008
How can install the FreeBSD on desktop!!

SmilieHello everyone,I'm a new FreeBSD user,I don't know how to intall the BSD on desktop,please help me ~~ Thanks~~Smilie
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Old 06-27-2008
Hello,

i don't know what "install the BSD on desktop" means, but if you are looking for an Newbie friendly DesktopOS with FreeBSD under the hood --> Try PC-BSD - Home
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Old 06-28-2008
Thanks a lot
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Old 07-12-2008
What kind of desktop? Do you want an actual desktop environment or what? Have you even installed FreeBSD yet?
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Old 07-14-2008
it all pretty much installs and configures itself. your main issue will probably be getting xorg configured. which is still very simple... given that you know hor/vert refresh rates and what video card you have. you have questions, i have answers.
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Old 07-19-2008
you need FreeBSD handbook FreeBSD Handbook
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Old 07-24-2008
I downloaded DesktopBSD1.6 and wanted to install it.
but it couldn't start X and gave me a shell !
I had once installed PCBSD and it didn't have any problems.
any one having the same problem? or know what to do?
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