VirtualBSD = VMware Virtual Appliance (850MB) Built on FreeBSD + Xfce Desktop + Pretty Theme + Pre-installed Apps - สำหรับคนที่ไม่เคยลอง BSD ไม่มี Hardware เหมาะสม หรือ นอสตัลเจีย
Testing (VMware Workstation, 1GB RAM, External Disk)
Desktop
- Serene Blue Mountain Vista, Dock (Wbar) ด้านล่าง, Icon Zoom, 2D Bling-bling
Applications & Usability (Impressive!)
- Firefox, Thunderbird, Pidgin, OpenOffice, Skype, Acrobat Reader, GIMP, VLC, Miro
- Multimedia: Codecs/Plugins ครบ
- Favorites: Social Media, Web Apps, Flash Games, Dropbox, Grooveshark, Google Apps
- Sun Java, Wbar Customizable (Add/Remove, Order, Font Size)
- Full Desktop Control + Tons of Apps = Best of Both Worlds
Look & Feel
- Theme: Reminds Vector Linux, Colors/Window Borders/Smart Wallpaper/Dock = Expensive Feeling บน Xfce Lightweight
- Subtle Transparency in Menus
- Gutenprint: Wide Range Free Printer Drivers
Nostalgia
- Reminds PC-BSD 2006 (KDE 3.5, Alta Badia Desktop) - ClamAV via Proxy
- Solid KDE 3.5 Days...
สรุป
VirtualBSD = Pleasant, Refreshing Diversion จาก Mainstream Free OS
- ✅ Excellent Technology Demonstrator - BSD ไม่ใช่ Monster
- ✅ Witty, Charming, Highly Useful Platform
- ✅ Desktop Usage, Aesthetics, Apps, Codecs = Handsome Punch of Quality
- ❌ VM Test ≠ Real Life Integration
- ❌ May Not Eclipse Linux, Doesn't Have To
Alternative Option หากต้องการ BSD Desktop - Perfect Appliance เพื่อเล่นและคดจ้าน UNIX Skills
Looking Back: BSD Family Getting Better Significantly - Critical Turning Point Not There Yet, But In Time...
Cheers
