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Originally posted by tuco
1. Will OSX allow me to learn unix, or would I be better off with YDL?
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Yes, you can learn UNIX in OS X and it\'s actually easier than learning it otherwise! You can use a browser without first learning how to launch it to read UNIX tutorials online, and you can use ManOpen to read UNIX man files which is a lot easier than using the man command.
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2. I would like to set up a server and host a home page and a mail server. Mainly just to learn about the process. Would OSX fit that need?
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Yes, it\'s trivial.
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3. I am going to get OSX when it comes out so my main question is, is that going to fit my needs or should I get linux also?
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Stick with OS X.
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4. I understand that freeBSD is a part of OSX, but is it actually usable? Can I use BSD programs, etc.
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Stick with OS X.
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Thanks for your advice and help.
p.s. any newsgroups or mailing lists devoted to OSX? |
Stick with
http://www.macosx.com |-)