Hour 6. Adding and Removing Third-Party Software
An operating system is not very useful by itself, and most people don't have a computer just for the sake of tinkering with an operating system. For the system to be useful, there have to be third-party applications that help you perform the kinds of tasks you want to perform. As of this writing, more than 7,000 applications exist for FreeBSD that can be downloaded free. In addition, FreeBSD will run most Linux applications. Some of the applications available for FreeBSD include word processors, spreadsheets, databases, Web browsers, MP3 players, image editing programs, video players, and more. This hour looks at how to locate and install software in FreeBSD, as well as how to remove software ...
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