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FreeBSD vs. Slackware: Which super stable OS is right for you?

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FreeBSD and Slackware are both outstanding OSes.

FreeBSD is more UNIX-like, while Slackware is more Linux-like.

One is geared for servers, while the other is a bit more general.

FreeBSD and Slackware. If you've been following Linux for years, then you are aware of both operating systems. But did you know that only one of those OSes is based on Linux?

While Slackware is very much rooted in Linux, FreeBSD is more about UNIX.

Let's dive in and find out which of these operating systems might be your next.

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