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<chapter id="introduction"> <chapter id="introduction">
<title>Introduction</title> <title>Introduction</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a 4.4BSD-Lite2 based operating system for Intel architecture <para>FreeBSD is a 4.4BSD-Lite2 based operating system for Intel architecture
(x86) based PCs. For an overview of FreeBSD, see <link (x86) and DEC Alpha based computer systems. For an overview of FreeBSD, see
linkend="nutshell">FreeBSD in a nutshell</link>. For a history of the <link linkend="nutshell">FreeBSD in a nutshell</link>. For a history of
project, read <link linkend="history">a brief history of FreeBSD</link>. the project, read <link linkend="history">a brief history of FreeBSD</link>.
To see a description of the latest release, read <link To see a description of the latest release, read <link
linkend="relnotes">about the current release</link>. If you're linkend="relnotes">about the current release</link>. If you are
interested in contributing something to the FreeBSD project (code, interested in contributing something to the FreeBSD project (code,
equipment, sacks of unmarked bills), please see about <link equipment, sacks of unmarked bills), please see about <link
linkend="contrib">contributing to FreeBSD</link>.</para> linkend="contrib">contributing to FreeBSD</link>.</para>
@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
<sect1 id="nutshell"> <sect1 id="nutshell">
<title>FreeBSD in a Nutshell</title> <title>FreeBSD in a Nutshell</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a state of the art operating system for personal <para>FreeBSD is a state of the art operating system for computer
computers based on the Intel CPU architecture, which includes the 386, systems based on both the Intel CPU architecture, which includes the
486 and Pentium processors (both SX and DX versions). Intel compatible 386 and 486 and Pentium processors (both SX and DX versions) and the DEC
CPUs from AMD and Cyrix are supported as well. FreeBSD provides you Alpha architecture. Intel compatible CPUs from AMD to Cyrix are
with many advanced features previously available only on much more supported as well. FreeBSD provides you with many advanced features
expensive computers. These features include:</para> previously available only on much more expensive computers.
These features include:</para>
<itemizedlist> <itemizedlist>
<listitem> <listitem>
@ -348,7 +349,7 @@
<para>The goals of the FreeBSD Project are to provide software that may be <para>The goals of the FreeBSD Project are to provide software that may be
used for any purpose and without strings attached. Many of us have a used for any purpose and without strings attached. Many of us have a
significant investment in the code (and project) and would certainly not significant investment in the code (and project) and would certainly not
mind a little financial compensation now and then, but we're definitely mind a little financial compensation now and then, but we are definitely
not prepared to insist on it. We believe that our first and foremost not prepared to insist on it. We believe that our first and foremost
&ldquo;mission&rdquo; is to provide code to any and all comers, and for &ldquo;mission&rdquo; is to provide code to any and all comers, and for
whatever purpose, so that the code gets the widest possible use and whatever purpose, so that the code gets the widest possible use and
@ -378,7 +379,7 @@
more closely involved with the project need simply contact us at the more closely involved with the project need simply contact us at the
&a.hackers;. Those who prefer to work more independently are also &a.hackers;. Those who prefer to work more independently are also
accommodated, and they are free to use our FTP facilities at <ulink accommodated, and they are free to use our FTP facilities at <ulink
URL="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/incoming">ftp.freebsd.org</ulink> URL="ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/incoming">ftp.FreeBSD.org</ulink>
to distribute their own patches or work-in-progress sources. The to distribute their own patches or work-in-progress sources. The
&a.announce; is also available to those wishing to make other FreeBSD &a.announce; is also available to those wishing to make other FreeBSD
users aware of major areas of work.</para> users aware of major areas of work.</para>
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URL="http://www.cyclic.com/cyclic-pages/CVS-sheet.html">CVS</ulink> URL="http://www.cyclic.com/cyclic-pages/CVS-sheet.html">CVS</ulink>
(Concurrent Version System), a freely available source code (Concurrent Version System), a freely available source code
control tool which comes bundled with FreeBSD. The primary <ulink control tool which comes bundled with FreeBSD. The primary <ulink
URL="http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/cvsweb.cgi">CVS URL="http://www.FreeBSD.org/cgi/cvsweb.cgi">CVS
repository</ulink> resides on a machine in Concord CA, USA from repository</ulink> resides on a machine in Concord CA, USA from
where it is replicated to numerous mirror machines throughout the where it is replicated to numerous mirror machines throughout the
world. The CVS tree, as well as the <link world. The CVS tree, as well as the <link
@ -421,7 +422,7 @@
making submissions for review by the committers list is to use the making submissions for review by the committers list is to use the
&man.send-pr.1; command, though if something appears to be &man.send-pr.1; command, though if something appears to be
jammed in the system then you may also reach them by sending mail jammed in the system then you may also reach them by sending mail
to <email>committers@freebsd.org</email>.</para> to <email>committers@FreeBSD.org</email>.</para>
</listitem> </listitem>
</varlistentry> </varlistentry>
@ -437,7 +438,7 @@
to join our group of committers is one of the functions of the to join our group of committers is one of the functions of the
core team, as is the recruitment of new core team members as core team, as is the recruitment of new core team members as
others move on. Most current members of the core team started as others move on. Most current members of the core team started as
committers who's addiction to the project got the better of committers whose addiction to the project got the better of
them.</para> them.</para>
<para>Some core team members also have specific <link <para>Some core team members also have specific <link
@ -504,10 +505,10 @@
<title>About the Current Release</title> <title>About the Current Release</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a freely available, full source 4.4BSD-Lite2 based release <para>FreeBSD is a freely available, full source 4.4BSD-Lite2 based release
for Intel i386/i486/Pentium/PentiumPro/Pentium II (or compatible) based for Intel i386/i486/Pentium/PentiumPro/Pentium II (or compatible) and DEC
PC's. It is based primarily on software from U.C. Berkeley's CSRG Alpha based computer systems. It is based primarily on software from U.C.
group, with some enhancements from NetBSD, OpenBSD, 386BSD, and the Free Berkeley's CSRG group, with some enhancements from NetBSD, OpenBSD, 386BSD,
Software Foundation.</para> and the Free Software Foundation.</para>
<para>Since our release of FreeBSD 2.0 in late 94, the performance, <para>Since our release of FreeBSD 2.0 in late 94, the performance,
feature set, and stability of FreeBSD has improved dramatically. The feature set, and stability of FreeBSD has improved dramatically. The
@ -572,7 +573,7 @@
<para>You can also visit the master (and most frequently updated) <para>You can also visit the master (and most frequently updated)
copies at <ulink copies at <ulink
URL="http://www.freebsd.org">http://www.freebsd.org</ulink>.</para> URL="http://www.FreeBSD.org">http://www.FreeBSD.org</ulink>.</para>
<para>The core of FreeBSD does not contain DES code which would inhibit <para>The core of FreeBSD does not contain DES code which would inhibit
its being exported outside the United States. There is an add-on its being exported outside the United States. There is an add-on

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<chapter id="introduction"> <chapter id="introduction">
<title>Introduction</title> <title>Introduction</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a 4.4BSD-Lite2 based operating system for Intel architecture <para>FreeBSD is a 4.4BSD-Lite2 based operating system for Intel architecture
(x86) based PCs. For an overview of FreeBSD, see <link (x86) and DEC Alpha based computer systems. For an overview of FreeBSD, see
linkend="nutshell">FreeBSD in a nutshell</link>. For a history of the <link linkend="nutshell">FreeBSD in a nutshell</link>. For a history of
project, read <link linkend="history">a brief history of FreeBSD</link>. the project, read <link linkend="history">a brief history of FreeBSD</link>.
To see a description of the latest release, read <link To see a description of the latest release, read <link
linkend="relnotes">about the current release</link>. If you're linkend="relnotes">about the current release</link>. If you are
interested in contributing something to the FreeBSD project (code, interested in contributing something to the FreeBSD project (code,
equipment, sacks of unmarked bills), please see about <link equipment, sacks of unmarked bills), please see about <link
linkend="contrib">contributing to FreeBSD</link>.</para> linkend="contrib">contributing to FreeBSD</link>.</para>
@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
<sect1 id="nutshell"> <sect1 id="nutshell">
<title>FreeBSD in a Nutshell</title> <title>FreeBSD in a Nutshell</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a state of the art operating system for personal <para>FreeBSD is a state of the art operating system for computer
computers based on the Intel CPU architecture, which includes the 386, systems based on both the Intel CPU architecture, which includes the
486 and Pentium processors (both SX and DX versions). Intel compatible 386 and 486 and Pentium processors (both SX and DX versions) and the DEC
CPUs from AMD and Cyrix are supported as well. FreeBSD provides you Alpha architecture. Intel compatible CPUs from AMD to Cyrix are
with many advanced features previously available only on much more supported as well. FreeBSD provides you with many advanced features
expensive computers. These features include:</para> previously available only on much more expensive computers.
These features include:</para>
<itemizedlist> <itemizedlist>
<listitem> <listitem>
@ -348,7 +349,7 @@
<para>The goals of the FreeBSD Project are to provide software that may be <para>The goals of the FreeBSD Project are to provide software that may be
used for any purpose and without strings attached. Many of us have a used for any purpose and without strings attached. Many of us have a
significant investment in the code (and project) and would certainly not significant investment in the code (and project) and would certainly not
mind a little financial compensation now and then, but we're definitely mind a little financial compensation now and then, but we are definitely
not prepared to insist on it. We believe that our first and foremost not prepared to insist on it. We believe that our first and foremost
&ldquo;mission&rdquo; is to provide code to any and all comers, and for &ldquo;mission&rdquo; is to provide code to any and all comers, and for
whatever purpose, so that the code gets the widest possible use and whatever purpose, so that the code gets the widest possible use and
@ -378,7 +379,7 @@
more closely involved with the project need simply contact us at the more closely involved with the project need simply contact us at the
&a.hackers;. Those who prefer to work more independently are also &a.hackers;. Those who prefer to work more independently are also
accommodated, and they are free to use our FTP facilities at <ulink accommodated, and they are free to use our FTP facilities at <ulink
URL="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/incoming">ftp.freebsd.org</ulink> URL="ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/incoming">ftp.FreeBSD.org</ulink>
to distribute their own patches or work-in-progress sources. The to distribute their own patches or work-in-progress sources. The
&a.announce; is also available to those wishing to make other FreeBSD &a.announce; is also available to those wishing to make other FreeBSD
users aware of major areas of work.</para> users aware of major areas of work.</para>
@ -396,7 +397,7 @@
URL="http://www.cyclic.com/cyclic-pages/CVS-sheet.html">CVS</ulink> URL="http://www.cyclic.com/cyclic-pages/CVS-sheet.html">CVS</ulink>
(Concurrent Version System), a freely available source code (Concurrent Version System), a freely available source code
control tool which comes bundled with FreeBSD. The primary <ulink control tool which comes bundled with FreeBSD. The primary <ulink
URL="http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/cvsweb.cgi">CVS URL="http://www.FreeBSD.org/cgi/cvsweb.cgi">CVS
repository</ulink> resides on a machine in Concord CA, USA from repository</ulink> resides on a machine in Concord CA, USA from
where it is replicated to numerous mirror machines throughout the where it is replicated to numerous mirror machines throughout the
world. The CVS tree, as well as the <link world. The CVS tree, as well as the <link
@ -421,7 +422,7 @@
making submissions for review by the committers list is to use the making submissions for review by the committers list is to use the
&man.send-pr.1; command, though if something appears to be &man.send-pr.1; command, though if something appears to be
jammed in the system then you may also reach them by sending mail jammed in the system then you may also reach them by sending mail
to <email>committers@freebsd.org</email>.</para> to <email>committers@FreeBSD.org</email>.</para>
</listitem> </listitem>
</varlistentry> </varlistentry>
@ -437,7 +438,7 @@
to join our group of committers is one of the functions of the to join our group of committers is one of the functions of the
core team, as is the recruitment of new core team members as core team, as is the recruitment of new core team members as
others move on. Most current members of the core team started as others move on. Most current members of the core team started as
committers who's addiction to the project got the better of committers whose addiction to the project got the better of
them.</para> them.</para>
<para>Some core team members also have specific <link <para>Some core team members also have specific <link
@ -504,10 +505,10 @@
<title>About the Current Release</title> <title>About the Current Release</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a freely available, full source 4.4BSD-Lite2 based release <para>FreeBSD is a freely available, full source 4.4BSD-Lite2 based release
for Intel i386/i486/Pentium/PentiumPro/Pentium II (or compatible) based for Intel i386/i486/Pentium/PentiumPro/Pentium II (or compatible) and DEC
PC's. It is based primarily on software from U.C. Berkeley's CSRG Alpha based computer systems. It is based primarily on software from U.C.
group, with some enhancements from NetBSD, OpenBSD, 386BSD, and the Free Berkeley's CSRG group, with some enhancements from NetBSD, OpenBSD, 386BSD,
Software Foundation.</para> and the Free Software Foundation.</para>
<para>Since our release of FreeBSD 2.0 in late 94, the performance, <para>Since our release of FreeBSD 2.0 in late 94, the performance,
feature set, and stability of FreeBSD has improved dramatically. The feature set, and stability of FreeBSD has improved dramatically. The
@ -572,7 +573,7 @@
<para>You can also visit the master (and most frequently updated) <para>You can also visit the master (and most frequently updated)
copies at <ulink copies at <ulink
URL="http://www.freebsd.org">http://www.freebsd.org</ulink>.</para> URL="http://www.FreeBSD.org">http://www.FreeBSD.org</ulink>.</para>
<para>The core of FreeBSD does not contain DES code which would inhibit <para>The core of FreeBSD does not contain DES code which would inhibit
its being exported outside the United States. There is an add-on its being exported outside the United States. There is an add-on

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<chapter id="introduction"> <chapter id="introduction">
<title>Introduction</title> <title>Introduction</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a 4.4BSD-Lite2 based operating system for Intel architecture <para>FreeBSD is a 4.4BSD-Lite2 based operating system for Intel architecture
(x86) based PCs. For an overview of FreeBSD, see <link (x86) and DEC Alpha based computer systems. For an overview of FreeBSD, see
linkend="nutshell">FreeBSD in a nutshell</link>. For a history of the <link linkend="nutshell">FreeBSD in a nutshell</link>. For a history of
project, read <link linkend="history">a brief history of FreeBSD</link>. the project, read <link linkend="history">a brief history of FreeBSD</link>.
To see a description of the latest release, read <link To see a description of the latest release, read <link
linkend="relnotes">about the current release</link>. If you're linkend="relnotes">about the current release</link>. If you are
interested in contributing something to the FreeBSD project (code, interested in contributing something to the FreeBSD project (code,
equipment, sacks of unmarked bills), please see about <link equipment, sacks of unmarked bills), please see about <link
linkend="contrib">contributing to FreeBSD</link>.</para> linkend="contrib">contributing to FreeBSD</link>.</para>
@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
<sect1 id="nutshell"> <sect1 id="nutshell">
<title>FreeBSD in a Nutshell</title> <title>FreeBSD in a Nutshell</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a state of the art operating system for personal <para>FreeBSD is a state of the art operating system for computer
computers based on the Intel CPU architecture, which includes the 386, systems based on both the Intel CPU architecture, which includes the
486 and Pentium processors (both SX and DX versions). Intel compatible 386 and 486 and Pentium processors (both SX and DX versions) and the DEC
CPUs from AMD and Cyrix are supported as well. FreeBSD provides you Alpha architecture. Intel compatible CPUs from AMD to Cyrix are
with many advanced features previously available only on much more supported as well. FreeBSD provides you with many advanced features
expensive computers. These features include:</para> previously available only on much more expensive computers.
These features include:</para>
<itemizedlist> <itemizedlist>
<listitem> <listitem>
@ -348,7 +349,7 @@
<para>The goals of the FreeBSD Project are to provide software that may be <para>The goals of the FreeBSD Project are to provide software that may be
used for any purpose and without strings attached. Many of us have a used for any purpose and without strings attached. Many of us have a
significant investment in the code (and project) and would certainly not significant investment in the code (and project) and would certainly not
mind a little financial compensation now and then, but we're definitely mind a little financial compensation now and then, but we are definitely
not prepared to insist on it. We believe that our first and foremost not prepared to insist on it. We believe that our first and foremost
&ldquo;mission&rdquo; is to provide code to any and all comers, and for &ldquo;mission&rdquo; is to provide code to any and all comers, and for
whatever purpose, so that the code gets the widest possible use and whatever purpose, so that the code gets the widest possible use and
@ -378,7 +379,7 @@
more closely involved with the project need simply contact us at the more closely involved with the project need simply contact us at the
&a.hackers;. Those who prefer to work more independently are also &a.hackers;. Those who prefer to work more independently are also
accommodated, and they are free to use our FTP facilities at <ulink accommodated, and they are free to use our FTP facilities at <ulink
URL="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/incoming">ftp.freebsd.org</ulink> URL="ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/incoming">ftp.FreeBSD.org</ulink>
to distribute their own patches or work-in-progress sources. The to distribute their own patches or work-in-progress sources. The
&a.announce; is also available to those wishing to make other FreeBSD &a.announce; is also available to those wishing to make other FreeBSD
users aware of major areas of work.</para> users aware of major areas of work.</para>
@ -396,7 +397,7 @@
URL="http://www.cyclic.com/cyclic-pages/CVS-sheet.html">CVS</ulink> URL="http://www.cyclic.com/cyclic-pages/CVS-sheet.html">CVS</ulink>
(Concurrent Version System), a freely available source code (Concurrent Version System), a freely available source code
control tool which comes bundled with FreeBSD. The primary <ulink control tool which comes bundled with FreeBSD. The primary <ulink
URL="http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/cvsweb.cgi">CVS URL="http://www.FreeBSD.org/cgi/cvsweb.cgi">CVS
repository</ulink> resides on a machine in Concord CA, USA from repository</ulink> resides on a machine in Concord CA, USA from
where it is replicated to numerous mirror machines throughout the where it is replicated to numerous mirror machines throughout the
world. The CVS tree, as well as the <link world. The CVS tree, as well as the <link
@ -421,7 +422,7 @@
making submissions for review by the committers list is to use the making submissions for review by the committers list is to use the
&man.send-pr.1; command, though if something appears to be &man.send-pr.1; command, though if something appears to be
jammed in the system then you may also reach them by sending mail jammed in the system then you may also reach them by sending mail
to <email>committers@freebsd.org</email>.</para> to <email>committers@FreeBSD.org</email>.</para>
</listitem> </listitem>
</varlistentry> </varlistentry>
@ -437,7 +438,7 @@
to join our group of committers is one of the functions of the to join our group of committers is one of the functions of the
core team, as is the recruitment of new core team members as core team, as is the recruitment of new core team members as
others move on. Most current members of the core team started as others move on. Most current members of the core team started as
committers who's addiction to the project got the better of committers whose addiction to the project got the better of
them.</para> them.</para>
<para>Some core team members also have specific <link <para>Some core team members also have specific <link
@ -504,10 +505,10 @@
<title>About the Current Release</title> <title>About the Current Release</title>
<para>FreeBSD is a freely available, full source 4.4BSD-Lite2 based release <para>FreeBSD is a freely available, full source 4.4BSD-Lite2 based release
for Intel i386/i486/Pentium/PentiumPro/Pentium II (or compatible) based for Intel i386/i486/Pentium/PentiumPro/Pentium II (or compatible) and DEC
PC's. It is based primarily on software from U.C. Berkeley's CSRG Alpha based computer systems. It is based primarily on software from U.C.
group, with some enhancements from NetBSD, OpenBSD, 386BSD, and the Free Berkeley's CSRG group, with some enhancements from NetBSD, OpenBSD, 386BSD,
Software Foundation.</para> and the Free Software Foundation.</para>
<para>Since our release of FreeBSD 2.0 in late 94, the performance, <para>Since our release of FreeBSD 2.0 in late 94, the performance,
feature set, and stability of FreeBSD has improved dramatically. The feature set, and stability of FreeBSD has improved dramatically. The
@ -572,7 +573,7 @@
<para>You can also visit the master (and most frequently updated) <para>You can also visit the master (and most frequently updated)
copies at <ulink copies at <ulink
URL="http://www.freebsd.org">http://www.freebsd.org</ulink>.</para> URL="http://www.FreeBSD.org">http://www.FreeBSD.org</ulink>.</para>
<para>The core of FreeBSD does not contain DES code which would inhibit <para>The core of FreeBSD does not contain DES code which would inhibit
its being exported outside the United States. There is an add-on its being exported outside the United States. There is an add-on