OpenBSD Desktop HowTo

**corrosion** · August 11th, 2007

I dont see a reason for using OpenBSD as a desktop. On BSD, FreeBSD can be good, but OpenBSD is not designed for it.

**Bachstelze** · August 11th, 2007

Originally Posted by corrosion

I dont see a reason for using OpenBSD as a desktop. On BSD, FreeBSD can be good, but OpenBSD is not designed for it.

Then don't use it, and leave others in peace. And also, please refrain from posting useless posts as this one.

**runningwithscissors** · August 13th, 2007

Erm.. OpenBSD makes a fine desktop.

But don't expect to have Compiz, Flash, Nvidia drivers and all that stuff.

**corrosion** · August 14th, 2007

It is not a useless post. I think it is correct to write it to avoid some people to try it without investigating first what really that OS is.
Instead of writing like that, you could write some good reasons to use OpenBSD as a desktop instead of a GNU/Linux or other *BSD. I didnt write that post to try to make any "flame" or disturb.

**Bachstelze** · August 14th, 2007

Originally Posted by corrosion

Instead of writing like that, you could write some good reasons to use OpenBSD as a desktop instead of a GNU/Linux or other *BSD. I didnt write that post to try to make any "flame" or disturb.

Why should I do that ? Don't expect me to write some "Ten Reasons My OS Is Better Than Yours"-thingie. I assume people want to try/use OpenBSD, whatever their reasons are, and explain them how to do so. Period.

**dangeroushobo** · August 15th, 2007

Nice guide!
I've used FreeBSD on the Desktop for awhile but never messed with OpenBSD. I'll have to give it a try now. Looks like it'll be fun to play around with.