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I tried using a FreeBSD distro that's meant to be run off a flash drive
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The sheer number of distributions is one of the many factors that separate Linux from Windows and macOS. But if you thought Linux was the only operating system that ships with different flavors, you might want to turn your attention to the FreeBSD ecosystem. This alternative Unix-like OS is home to its own collection of distributions, ranging from the popular router-oriented pfSense and OPNsense to the more obscure (but just as useful) general-purpose distros like DragonFlyBSD and GhostBSD.
Speaking of cool FreeBSD-based distributions, I recently came across NomadBSD while searching for fun distros to try out. Unlike conventional operating systems, it’s meant to be run off a flash drive instead of an SSD (or even an HDD). However, it’s not similar to Tails OS either, as the distro saves everything to the USB drive by default and is meant for educational purposes and testing hardware compatibility rather than preserving your privacy. With my interest piqued, I figured I could try running NomadBSD on my home lab – and the OS worked better than I’d anticipated.