Very Computer

Here is the final version of the outline of the "Newbie's Quick Guide To
Linux, FreeBSD and NetBSD." I have incorporated most if not all
suggestions (I have received lots of them, all excellent - thanks!).
At this point I would like to ask for contributions into any of the
areas in the faq.  All contributors will be acknowledged, of course.
Send the contributions to my email address, and please do not get
discouraged if I do not answer right away - for the next week or so you
can find me in my little Probe somewhere on highway 40 between
California and RTP.  I should be back on USENET in the week of Nov
21st.

All contributions should deal only with one (or all) of:  Linux 1.x,
FreeBSD 2.x, NetBSD 1.x.  This FAQ will not cover older versions.

Thanks!

Tony

Ps.:  Now that 386BSD 1.0 is out, perhaps as it regains its lost
popularity, we could add it to one of the future releases of this faq.

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*The Newbie's Quick Guide To Linux, FreeBSD and NetBSD*

I.  Introduction

        A. Purpose of this FAQ.
        B. Glossary of terms.
        C. The Birth of free UN*X.
        D. Suitability (general for free UN*X)

II. Comparisons

        A. Origins (brief, a few lines each)
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        B. Licensing & Copyright Information
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        C. Supported platforms and hardware requirements
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        D. File systems supported
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        E. Binary emulations supported and/or DOS/Windows emulation
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        F. Distribution channels (with pointers to ftp locations and
           addresses of major distributors)
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        G. Ease of installation and configuration
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        H. Completeness of the distribution
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        I. Extra software available (not a specific list, but rather a
           high-level look - spreadsheets, wp, development, net access,
           + pointers to specific FAQs) and how to get it
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        J. Hardware supported (again, a high level look + pointers to
           specific hardware FAQs)
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        K. Notable strengths & weaknesses.
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        L. Support (documentation, USENET groups, etc)
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        M. Plans for the future
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD

III.

        A. Summary of online resources
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
        B. Summary of printed resources
                1. Linux
                2. FreeBSD
                3. NetBSD
IV.

        B. Contributors

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