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Not even close. There is no common code between XigmaNAS and TrueNAS; they only things they have in common are (1) the general purpose of the software, and (2) each was at one time called FreeNAS. There's a great deal of common code between pfSense and OPNsense. A great deal of the pfSense documentation/tutorials/guides apply to OPNsense with only minor changes. The OPNsense UI is far better, though that isn't saying much.Using OPNSense in this context would be like using XigmaNAS instead of TrueNAS in our world here. It's just not the same thing.
There once was alot of common code. I am just expanding the timeline more than you are. Reviewing history is critical. In the case of OPNSense vs pfSense, the divergence is maybe not quite as grand, but it exists.here is no common code between XigmaNAS and TrueNAS; they only things they have in common are (1) the general purpose of the software, and (2) each was at one time called FreeNAS.
Sure, no objection. However, There's also a great deal of code which isn't.There's a great deal of common code between pfSense and OPNsense
I reserve the right to disagree on this, as it's subjective.The OPNsense UI is far better, though that isn't saying much.
I disagree. It's really not quite the same. They are friends and allies to the cause, but their interests don't quite align with my own. It seems to me no one in the professional landscape is hiring OPNsense experts, just pfSense experts. If that changes, I will concede.If you love pfSense but don't like where the company is going, OPNsense really does seem like the logical place to go.
Fair enough, but I think the placement of "halt system" (and whatever terminology they used for "reboot") in the pfSense UI is, by itself, adequate evidence that the UI was designed by, um, someone who didn't give much thought to it.I reserve the right to disagree on this, as it's subjective.
What "cause"?They are friends and allies to the cause
The year is 2023. pfSense still has the reboot option hidden away under "diagnostics".The OPNsense UI is far better, though that isn't saying much.
Exactly. It also has "system shutdown" there. Far removed from "reboot." And called "halt system."The year is 2023. pfSense still has the reboot option hidden away under "diagnostics".
When you use a piece of software enough, you get into the head of who designed it to some extent. Then the layout just makes sense to you. But I hear your point, and mine may be irrational, but it is myown. lol :) I also think, in general, that moden UI design is more chaotic in the pursuit of trying to be less chaotic. This is likely because there's just been more individual people involved with writing it. Cohesion gets lost when too many people have ideas that don't jive with the central narrative.Fair enough, but I think the placement of "halt system" (and whatever terminology they used for "reboot") in the pfSense UI is, by itself, adequate evidence that the UI was designed by, um, someone who didn't give much thought to it.
I think I would define it like this. The cause of keeping OpenSource software out there for the current AND THE next generation of IT Professionals.What "cause"?
I was under the impression that a few Enterprise's critical parts weren't available.All of the underlying differences between their CORE and Enterprise versions are up on GitHub. Anyone can hack those features back in. All of the HA code, licensing, what have you. There's no secrets with TrueNAS.
That changed when they merged TrueNAS and FreeNAS codebases and started maintaining/publishing much of that code in middleware on GithubI was under the impression that a few Enterprise's critical parts weren't available.
My point, exactly. Netgate? Perhaps not. We will see in time.Massive respect for iX if they give you the resources to get the Enterprise editing for free, proven you have the skills to do so.
Even if that is the case, they prohibit it in the EULA.Massive respect for iX if they give you the resources to get the Enterprise edition for free, proven you have the skills to do so.
Insert Spiderman Reference. I am not endorsing the practice of "hacking TrueNAS". I just respect the fact that iX has entrusted the community with the ability to do so. and I mean alot. I am just trying to highlight the difference between the "TrueNAS" situation and the "pfSense" situation. TrueNAS is in good hands and in good health. I think we all agree or we wouldnt be regulars here in these forums. The truth is hackers exist, and hackers should exist if a product is to be successful. That doesn't mean we should all be hackers.Even if that is the case, they prohibit it in the EULA.
If it works very well I don't see why I should change and put myself in the hands of Linux Horrible Kernel.I think we're all just a little bit crazy to support BSD based anything in 2023.
Like? So far my (limited) experience has been the complete opposite.Theres plenty of good reason to not use BSD that we ignore.