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In opposite to FreeBSD, OpenBSD has a working desktop OOTB. You might only want to change the window manager, the default one is quite conservative.
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its an AMD processor. I am not sure if any brand makes mainboards with AMD socket and Intel graphics. I know how to assemble a PC but my knowledge about hardware availability is negligible. Actually when I assembled this PC I was using only Linux. I visited Nvidia's website to find out which GPUs are compatible and therefore a driver is available. I even printed that page and took it with me to the hardware store. Now I realize that I was supposed to ask in any open source forum about the choice of graphics and buy a mainboard with Intel graphics. |
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The VESA driver is limited in resolution and if I recall correctly doesn't support multiple monitors. I have dual 1600x1200 monitors and neither VESA or the nv driver would work for me, the way I wanted on OpenBSD.
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Hello and a belated welcome!
Nvidia does not release technical interface specifications for their video cards. They produce drivers as Binary Large Objects ('blobs") for Windows, OS X, Linux, and FreeBSD. Even if they produced a blob for OpenBSD, which would be a very small market, the project would not accept it pursuant to its requirement to provide full access to all OS sources. This is such a strong principle, the project even has a song about it. Here's an excerpt from the detailed introduction to the song's lyrics: Quote:
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I completely agree with what the OpenBSD people are saying and
it makes me repeat that stupid idea which doesn't exist but the fact is if Intel starts manufacturing PCIe cards with the same Intel Extreme Graphics it will help people like me who don't want to go for a full upgrade. |
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I like OpenBSD, because:
1) It works. Install an application and it works; immediately and perfectly. In my mind that qualifies as a solid system. 2) Installation is only a base system and one adds what one wants. I greatly prefer that to a system cluttered with stuff I do not want and will never use. It means I am having to learn how to get simple things configured, but I only need to learn it once. 3) Security is a bonus. |
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