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On FreeBSD, system configuration often involves manual steps. Most features can be enabled or adjusted through system settings, kernel modules, or loader tunables. GhostBSD, a desktop-oriented FreeBSD derivative, further simplifies this by including a broader range of kernel features and drivers by default. Eric Turgeon, the project's lead, ensures that many commonly needed options are compiled into the kernel, reducing the need for manual intervention. However, users are still responsible for configuring system settings to enable or fine-tune these features.
FreeBSD and GhostBSD follow a different design philosophy from Linux. While Linux adheres more closely to the "everything is a file" model which exposes system interfaces through /proc, /sys, and device nodes. FreeBSD emphasizes a more structured, consistent kernel-userland boundary. Although both systems are UNIX-like, Linux tends to prioritize flexibility and rapid hardware integration, whereas FreeBSD values clarity, maintainability, and a tightly integrated base system.
I do prefer the "everything is a file" model. It would make administration much simpler.
