Overview

Windows 10

Stacks403

Followers379

Votes14

FreeNAS

Stacks36

Followers45

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FreeNAS vs Windows 10: What are the differences?

Introduction:

In this article, we will examine the key differences between FreeNAS and Windows 10. Both FreeNAS and Windows 10 are operating systems that serve different purposes and target different user preferences. Understanding their differences can help users determine which operating system is best suited for their specific needs.

Purpose and Functionality: FreeNAS is an open-source operating system specifically designed for network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It offers advanced file sharing, data backup, and data protection capabilities. On the other hand, Windows 10 is a general-purpose operating system developed by Microsoft, designed for personal computers, tablets, and other devices. It provides a wide range of features and applications for everyday computing tasks beyond storage management.
User Interface: FreeNAS primarily relies on a web interface for configuration and administration, making it accessible through a browser from any device on the local network. On the contrary, Windows 10 comes with a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to interact with the operating system directly on their devices.
System Requirements: FreeNAS is built to run on dedicated hardware and requires a computer-based server with compatible components to function effectively. It has relatively lower system requirements compared to running Windows 10. In contrast, Windows 10 requires a more powerful hardware configuration to deliver optimal performance, including sufficient RAM, storage, and processing power.
Licensing: FreeNAS is licensed under the 2-clause BSD license, which allows users to modify and distribute the software freely. Windows 10, on the other hand, is proprietary software that requires a valid license to use. It cannot be modified or distributed freely without express permission from Microsoft.
Support and Community: FreeNAS benefits from a strong and active open-source community that provides support through forums, documentation, and community-driven development. Windows 10, being a commercial operating system developed by Microsoft, offers official support channels such as customer support, online documentation, and regular updates from the company.
System Integration and Compatibility: FreeNAS offers seamless integration with various networking protocols, such as NFS, SMB, and iSCSI, making it an ideal choice for multi-platform environments. Windows 10, being a Microsoft product, excels at integrating with other Microsoft software and services, thereby providing a cohesive ecosystem for users who rely heavily on Microsoft products.

In summary, FreeNAS is a specialized operating system suitable for network-attached storage devices, providing advanced file sharing and data protection capabilities. Windows 10, on the other hand, is a general-purpose operating system for personal computing devices, offering a wide range of features beyond storage management. The choice between the two ultimately depends on the specific requirements and preferences of the user.

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Advice on Windows 10, FreeNAS

Gopi

Jun 21, 2020

Decided

I liked manjaro a lot, the huge support it has and the variety of tools it provides is just awesome. But due to its parent platform being Arch Linux it has bleeding-edge technology and that meaning, we get updated 'daily', and if we keep updating the system daily, due to the bugs in the recent updates the system sometimes used to crash, this made the OS really unstable. However, one can avoid such crashes using periodical and careful system/package updates. I now use LinuxMint which is based on Ubuntu, and this OS is completely stable with reliable(mostly tested) updates. And, since this OS is backed up by UBUNTU the concerns/questions one can encounter while using the OS can be easily rectified using the UBUNTU community, which is pretty good. Though this is backed up on UBUNTU it most certainly does NOT include the proprietary stuff of UBUNTU, which is on the bright side of the OS. That's it! Happy Computing.

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Govind

Aug 5, 2020

Decided

Ubuntu is much more faster over Windows and helps to get software and other utilities easier and within a short span of time compared to Windows.

Ubuntu helps to get robustness and resiliency over Windows. Ubuntu runs faster than Windows on every computer that I have ever tested. LibreOffice (Ubuntu's default office suite) runs much faster than Microsoft Office on every computer that I have ever tested.

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Detailed Comparison

Windows 10	FreeNAS
It is the latest iteration of the Microsoft operating systems and has been optimized for home PC performance in a wide variety of applications from serious work to after-hours gaming.	It is the simplest way to create a centralized and easily accessible place for your data. Use it with ZFS to protect, store, backup, all of your data. It is used everywhere, for the home, small business, and the enterprise.
Security; Fast; Efficient	File Sharing; Web Interface; Data Protection; Snapshots; Replication; Encryption
Statistics
Stacks 403	Stacks 36
Followers 379	Followers 45
Votes 14	Votes 4
Pros & Cons
Pros 4 Slow 3 On 4gb other applications less likely to run smoothly 2 The best developer tools for all devices 2 Best for Indonesian PC Users 1 Complies with JIS Standard Cons 4 Slow, slow and slow 3 Lags really much on low end devices 3 Worst OS to run on 2GB of RAM 2 Can't fix bugs yourself 1 Acts posh	Pros 2 Easy to install 2 Very Stable
Integrations
Dropbox Adobe Photoshop Slack NetBeans IDE Android Studio FileZilla IntelliJ IDEA Eclipse Adobe XD Adobe Illustrator	Zapier Supergiant Ambari SlickStack strongDM Foxpass

What are some alternatives to Windows 10, FreeNAS?

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning ‘humanity to others’. It also means ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers.

Debian

Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software.

Arch Linux

A lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.

Fedora

Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that provides users with access to the latest free and open source software, in a stable, secure and easy to manage form. Fedora is the largest of many free software creations of the Fedora Project. Because of its predominance, the word "Fedora" is often used interchangeably to mean both the Fedora Project and the Fedora operating system.

Linux Mint

The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use.

CentOS

The CentOS Project is a community-driven free software effort focused on delivering a robust open source ecosystem. For users, we offer a consistent manageable platform that suits a wide variety of deployments. For open source communities, we offer a solid, predictable base to build upon, along with extensive resources to build, test, release, and maintain their code.

Linux

A clone of the operating system Unix, written from scratch by Linus Torvalds with assistance from a loosely-knit team of hackers across the Net. It aims towards POSIX and Single UNIX Specification compliance.

CoreOS

It is designed for security, consistency, and reliability. Instead of installing packages via yum or apt, it uses Linux containers to manage your services at a higher level of abstraction. A single service's code and all dependencies are packaged within a container that can be run on one or many machines.

Gentoo Linux

It is a free operating system based on either Linux or FreeBSD that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.