Newbie question about linux binaries

Anthony Campbell

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Apr 25, 2013, 4:45:29 AM4/25/13

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I've been using Debian for many years but would like to try out FreeBSD.

I know that it can use linux binaries but after a lot of reading I seem
to be missing something basic: where do these binaries come from? Do I
copy the binaries from my linux system? And put them where?

Any pointers to a simple explanation?

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Bob Eager

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Apr 25, 2013, 5:34:09 AM4/25/13

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On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:45:29 +0000, Anthony Campbell wrote:

> I've been using Debian for many years but would like to try out FreeBSD.
>
> I know that it can use linux binaries but after a lot of reading I seem
> to be missing something basic: where do these binaries come from? Do I
> copy the binaries from my linux system? And put them where?

From wherever you have them, or gete them for Linux.

> Any pointers to a simple explanation?

http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/linuxemu.html

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Anthony Campbell

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Apr 25, 2013, 5:47:36 AM4/25/13

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On 2013-04-25, Bob Eager <news...@eager.cx> wrote:
> On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:45:29 +0000, Anthony Campbell wrote:
>
>> I've been using Debian for many years but would like to try out FreeBSD.
>>
>> I know that it can use linux binaries but after a lot of reading I seem
>> to be missing something basic: where do these binaries come from? Do I
>> copy the binaries from my linux system? And put them where?
>
> From wherever you have them, or gete them for Linux.
>

So if I've understood this: I first enable linux binary compatibility as
explained in the handbook, and then import a binary, e.g. with ssh, from
my linux system, and run it? Is it that simple or have I missed
something?

Bob Eager

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Apr 25, 2013, 5:51:57 AM4/25/13

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On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:47:36 +0000, Anthony Campbell wrote:

> On 2013-04-25, Bob Eager <news...@eager.cx> wrote:
>> On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:45:29 +0000, Anthony Campbell wrote:
>>
>>> I've been using Debian for many years but would like to try out
>>> FreeBSD.
>>>
>>> I know that it can use linux binaries but after a lot of reading I
>>> seem to be missing something basic: where do these binaries come from?
>>> Do I copy the binaries from my linux system? And put them where?
>>
>> From wherever you have them, or gete them for Linux.
>>
>>
> So if I've understood this: I first enable linux binary compatibility as
> explained in the handbook, and then import a binary, e.g. with ssh, from
> my linux system, and run it? Is it that simple or have I missed
> something?

It is usually that simple, but sometimes you might need to "brand" the
binary as instructed. Sometimes a binary uses a rare Linux-only system
call, but generally it's fine. I run, for example, Opera (a FreeBSD port)
with some plugins that are Linux binaries.

Anthony Campbell

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Apr 25, 2013, 6:03:35 AM4/25/13

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On 2013-04-25, Bob Eager <news...@eager.cx> wrote:
> On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:47:36 +0000, Anthony Campbell wrote:
>
>> On 2013-04-25, Bob Eager <news...@eager.cx> wrote:
>>> On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:45:29 +0000, Anthony Campbell wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've been using Debian for many years but would like to try out
>>>> FreeBSD.
>>>>
>>>> I know that it can use linux binaries but after a lot of reading I
>>>> seem to be missing something basic: where do these binaries come from?
>>>> Do I copy the binaries from my linux system? And put them where?
>>>
>>> From wherever you have them, or gete them for Linux.
>>>
>>>
>> So if I've understood this: I first enable linux binary compatibility as
>> explained in the handbook, and then import a binary, e.g. with ssh, from
>> my linux system, and run it? Is it that simple or have I missed
>> something?
>
> It is usually that simple, but sometimes you might need to "brand" the
> binary as instructed. Sometimes a binary uses a rare Linux-only system
> call, but generally it's fine. I run, for example, Opera (a FreeBSD port)
> with some plugins that are Linux binaries.
>

Thanks very much. I'm going to have a try with FreeBSD on a space
machine. I'm happy with Debian but I like the sound of FreeBSD as well.

Octothorpe

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Apr 25, 2013, 7:35:29 AM4/25/13

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On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:45:29 +0000, Anthony Campbell wrote:

> I know that it can use linux binaries but after a lot of reading I seem
> to be missing something basic: where do these binaries come from?

The same place babies do

Daniel Pitts

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Apr 25, 2013, 6:25:57 PM4/25/13

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My daughter was compiled form source?

Octothorpe

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Apr 26, 2013, 7:07:23 AM4/26/13

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Of course there is always the source

Daniel Pitts

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Apr 26, 2013, 11:58:24 AM4/26/13

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It was the compiling that is dubious.

Chick Tower

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Apr 26, 2013, 3:21:21 PM4/26/13

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I guess you could think of it that way, but it sure takes all the fun
out of the process.
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Torsten Eichstädt

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Apr 26, 2013, 4:08:52 PM4/26/13

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