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Briefly, GhostBSD is a [[wikipedia:en:Unix-like|UNIX®-like]] [[wikipedia:en:Operating system|operating system]]. It works on AMD64 and Intel® platforms. GhostBSD is based on [[wikipedia:en:FreeBSD|FreeBSD]], which is based on U.C. Berkeley’s “[[wikipedia:en:4.4BSD|4.4BSD]]-Lite” release, with some “[[wikipedia:en:4.4BSD|4.4BSD]]-Lite2” enhancements. It is also based indirectly on William Jolitz’s port of U.C. Berkeley’s “Net/2” to the i386, known as “[[wikipedia:en:386BSD|386BSD]]”, though very little of the 386BSD code remains. At this time, GhostBSD provides [[MATE]] desktop as default version, and a community release with [[XFCE]] desktop. | Briefly, GhostBSD is a [[wikipedia:en:Unix-like|UNIX®-like]] [[wikipedia:en:Operating system|operating system]]. It works on AMD64 and Intel® platforms. GhostBSD is based on [[wikipedia:en:FreeBSD|FreeBSD]], which is based on U.C. Berkeley’s “[[wikipedia:en:4.4BSD|4.4BSD]]-Lite” release, with some “[[wikipedia:en:4.4BSD|4.4BSD]]-Lite2” enhancements. It is also based indirectly on William Jolitz’s port of U.C. Berkeley’s “Net/2” to the i386, known as “[[wikipedia:en:386BSD|386BSD]]”, though very little of the 386BSD code remains. At this time, GhostBSD provides [[MATE]] desktop as default version, and a community release with [[XFCE]] desktop. | ||
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− | GhostBSD is based on the | + | GhostBSD is based on the current -STABLE FreeBSD branch. |
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=== Who can use GhostBSD? === <!--T:7--> | === Who can use GhostBSD? === <!--T:7--> | ||
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− | At this point in time, we are at | + | At this point in time, we are at version 20.04 with Mate Desktop or XFCE Desktop. |
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Releases are usually made every few months. | Releases are usually made every few months. | ||
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+ | The next expected version is 20.05 (May 2020). | ||
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=== Where can I find complete information on how to get things done in GhostBSD? === <!--T:33--> | === Where can I find complete information on how to get things done in GhostBSD? === <!--T:33--> | ||
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− | For the most part, things can be done on GhostBSD the same way they are done on [[ | + | For the most part, things can be done on GhostBSD the same way they are done on [[wikipedia:en:FreeBSD|FreeBSD]]. This is why we encourage our users to check out the great [http://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/ FreeBSD Handbook] in case of any doubts or questions. If the handbook does not cover a specific area of your interest, or it seems GhostBSD differs from FreeBSD in some regard, the forums or IRC channel will probably hold the answers you seek. |
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== '''Installation''' == <!--T:35--> | == '''Installation''' == <!--T:35--> | ||
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− | Every release image of | + | Every release image of GhsotBSD is available via [https://sourceforge.net/projects/ghostbsdproject/files/release/ SourceForge] site: |
* The latest releases images can be found on the [http://ghostbsd.org/download/ Download] page. | * The latest releases images can be found on the [http://ghostbsd.org/download/ Download] page. | ||
+ | * Our Torrent file are available from [http://www.gotbsd.net GotBSD] or from the [http://www.ghostbsd.org/torrent project page] (currently not up to date). | ||
+ | * You can also buy GhostBSD DVDs and USB flash drives from [http://www.osdisc.com/products/ghostbsd?affiliate=ghostbsd OSDisc.com]. | ||
=== How do I create a bootable USB pendrive? === <!--T:38--> | === How do I create a bootable USB pendrive? === <!--T:38--> | ||
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− | Yes, but a native Adobe® Flash® plugin is not available for GhostBSD. However, a software wrapper for running the Linux® version of the plugin is available. This wrapper also provides support for other browser plugins such as RealPlayer® | + | Yes, but a native Adobe® Flash® plugin is not available for GhostBSD. However, a software wrapper for running the Linux® version of the plugin is available. This wrapper also provides support for other browser plugins such as RealPlayer®. |
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Look [[Installing Adobe Flash Plugin]] | Look [[Installing Adobe Flash Plugin]] | ||
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== '''System and software updates''' == <!--T:64--> | == '''System and software updates''' == <!--T:64--> | ||
− | === How should I | + | === How should I update GhostBSD to latest updates? === <!--T:65--> |
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− | To | + | To update your GhostBSD system. |
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+ | : <code>sudo pkg update -f</code> | ||
+ | : <code>sudo pkg upgrade</code> | ||
== '''Network''' == <!--T:68--> | == '''Network''' == <!--T:68--> |