Why might I want to use OpenBSD?
New users frequently want to know whether OpenBSD is superior to some other free UNIX-like operating system. That question is largely unanswerable and is the subject of countless (and useless) religious debates. Do not, under any circumstances, ask such a question on an OpenBSD mailing list. Below are some reasons why we think OpenBSD is a useful operating system. Whether OpenBSD is right for you is a question that only you can answer. • OpenBSD runs on many different hardware platforms. • OpenBSD is thought of by many security professionals as the most secure UNIX-like operating system, as the result of a never-ending comprehensive source code security audit. • OpenBSD is a full-featured UNIX-like operating system available in source form at no charge. • OpenBSD integrates cutting-edge security technology suitable for building firewalls and private network services in a distributed environment. • OpenBSD benefits from strong ongoing development in many areas, offering opportunities to
