What is an appropriate “first system” to learn OpenBSD on?
While OpenBSD will run on a smaller, older and less powerful computer than just about any other modern OS, if you are just getting started with OpenBSD, using too little machine can be frustrating. The following guidelines are ONLY guidelines, OpenBSD will run very well on much more modest equipment than is listed here, but it may be more frustrating than needed for a first-time user. • Platform: Use a platform you are familiar with already. When you are learning a new operating system, it is a very bad time to also be learning a new platform. We’ll assume you are going to be using the i386 platform here, as it is probably the one most people are familiar with. • Processor: 100MHz Pentium or better processor. Yes, OpenBSD will run on a 25MHz 80486, but you won’t want to do the experimenting and messing up and reloading you need to do to really get to know the system on a slow machine. The primary irritation you will first encounter with a processor slower than this is the time it takes
