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FreeBSD
Installation
- FreeBSD Packages - binary installs
- FreeBSD Ports - source code installs
Software
These are used by or need tweaking when using FreeBSD:
- pw - manage users and groups
Alternative Shells
pkg install bash fish
Switch shell to a new one:
chsh -s /usr/local/bin/bash beandog
Then run the binary, or log out and back in.
Native Apps
Ports Management
- portmaster - upgrade all ports
make.conf
WITHOUT_X11=yes
Misc.
Use BATCH mode
make -DBATCH install
