If you don't want to use the installer, you can download the ZIP archive, unpack it somewhere on your disk and run Spek spek.exe. Spek for Mac OS X is available in the download section. Download and open the DMG package, then drag the Spek icon to Applications. Spek requires OS X 10.5+ and an Intel-based Mac.BSD and GNU/Linux Binary. Mac OS X ISO DVD is very safe download if you have any question on this software please contact THE TECH SHOP 715-446-4333 or thetechshop2010@gmail.com.
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Choosing an Architecture
Most users of FreeBSD will have hardware for either the amd64, i386, or armv6 architectures.
Modern PCs use the amd64 architecture, including those with Intel® branded processors. Computers with more than 3 GB of memory should use amd64. If the computer is an older, 32-bit only model, use i386. For embedded devices and single-board computers (SBC) such as the Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone Black, Panda Board, and Zed Board, use the armv6 SD card image which supports ARMv6 and ARMv7 processors.
All other users should reference the complete list of supported FreeBSD platforms.
Choosing an Image
The FreeBSD installer can be downloaded in a number of different formats including CD (disc1), DVD (dvd1), and Network Install (bootonly) sized ISO Disc Images, as well as regular and mini USB memory stick images. Recent versions of FreeBSD are also offered as prebuilt expandable Virtual Machine images, and as SD Card images for embedded platforms.
FreeBSD Deployment Statistics
While FreeBSD does not gather deployment statistics, having statistical information available is essential. Please consider installing the sysutils/bsdstats package, which collects hardware and software statistics, helping developers understand how to best focus their efforts. The information collected is available at the bsdstats.org website.
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If you are interested in a purely experimental snapshot release of FreeBSD-CURRENT (AKA 13.0-CURRENT), aimed at developers and bleeding-edge testers only, then please see the FreeBSD Snapshot Releases page. For more information about past, present and future releases in general, please visit the release information page.
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If you plan on getting FreeBSD via HTTP or FTP, please check the listing of mirror sites in the Handbook to see if there is a site closer to you.
Install FreeBSD
There are many options for installing FreeBSD, including installation from CD-ROM, DVD, USB Memory Stick or even directly using anonymous FTP, HTTP, or NFS. Please read through the FreeBSD installation guide before downloading the entire FreeBSD distribution.
Purchase FreeBSD Media
FreeBSD can be acquired on CD-ROM or DVD from FreeBSD Mall, or one of the other CD-ROM and DVD Publishers.
Past Releases
For downloading past releases, please visit the FTP archive.
FreeBSD-derived Operating System Distributions
FreeBSD is widely used as a building block for other commercial and open-source operating systems. The projects below are widely used and of particular interest to FreeBSD users.
Mac Os X Version Names
FreeNAS is an open source storage platform based on FreeBSD and supports sharing across Windows, Apple, and UNIX-like systems.
FuryBSD is a brand new, open source FreeBSD desktop. FuryBSD pays homage to desktop BSD projects of the past PC-BSD and TrueOS with its graphical interface and adds additional tools like a live, hybrid USB/DVD image. FuryBSD is completely free to use and distributed under the BSD license.
GhostBSD is derived from FreeBSD, GhostBSD uses the GTK environment to provide a beautiful looks and comfortable experience on the modern BSD platform offering a natural and native UNIX® work environment.
MidnightBSD is a BSD-derived operating system developed with desktop users in mind. It includes all the software you'd expect for your daily tasks: mail, web browsing, word processing, gaming, and much more.
pfSense is a FreeBSD based customized distribution tailored for use as a firewall and router.
Applications and Utility Software
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The Ports Collection
Freebsd Vs Mac Os X
The FreeBSD Ports Collection is a diverse collection of utility and application software that has been ported to FreeBSD.
See Installing Applications: Packages and Ports in the Handbook.
For information about how you can contribute your favorite piece of software to the Ports Collection, have a look at The Porter's Handbook and the article Contributing to FreeBSD.