OpenBSD Part 2
RAID Recovery - OpenBSD
Clean and Secure Source Code
Developers often patch the third-party products to improve the quality and security of the product. As a result, the software may differ slightly from the original version, though the patches usually do not largely affect the functionality.
Available in Source Form
OpenBSD kernel and userland programs are developed together in a single source repository. Third party software is available as binary packages, or they may be developed using the ports tree.
New Features Added to OpenBSD 4.4
- Support for machines using the UltraSPARC IV/T1/T2 and Fujitsu SPARC64-V/VI/VII.
- Improvement for dhcpd. dhcpd now supports synchronization of lease files across multiple servers for redundancy. Unlike in the earlier versions, the new dhcpd does not use the dhcpd.interfaces file, but uses an entry in rc.conf.local.
- A sysmerge tool derived from the Mergemaster port. This tool makes it easier to merge configuration file changes while upgrading the software.
- hostname.* files with mode 600. This feature enables to keep the wireless keys and other configuration information secret.
OpenBSD is widely known as a ‘server operating system,’ but it can also be used for desktop applications. Many desktop applications are available through packages and ports.
Summary: OpenBSD is a freely available, UNIX-like operating system developed by a team of international developers. The codes are scrutinized for their accuracy, resulting in a clean and secure operating system compatible with a large number of hardware platforms.
