What is NomadBSD?

NomadBSD is a persistent live operating system tailored for USB flash drives and is based on FreeBSD®. It boasts automatic hardware detection and configuration, allowing for instant deployment as a desktop system, while also being useful for tasks like data recovery, educational purposes, or assessing hardware compatibility with FreeBSD®. The images, which can accommodate both 64-bit and 32-bit architectures, require a minimum of 5GB on a USB flash drive, and a system with at least a 1.2GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM is sufficient to run NomadBSD effectively. Users can initiate the system through either BIOS or UEFI methods. A new versioning system has recently been implemented, following the format FFfX-YYYYMMDD, where FF denotes the major two-digit version of FreeBSD, 'f' signifies the minor version, and 'X' indicates the status as ALPHA (A), BETA (B), RC, or RELEASE (R), succeeded by the release date. This modernized versioning system enhances the distribution of images containing different FreeBSD versions, thereby improving the system's versatility and user-friendliness. Furthermore, it allows users to choose the version that best aligns with their specific requirements, fostering a more customized experience. The flexibility in version selection empowers users to tailor their NomadBSD experience to their individual needs and preferences.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
NomadBSD
Company Website:
www.nomadbsd.org

Product Details

Deployment
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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NomadBSD Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Dev
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Just must have

    Date: Jun 01 2023
    Summary

    Use it and involve.
    Underestimated, not popular by mistake.
    Far not only server, can be used as everyday OS.

    Positive

    Portable as it is should be.
    Lightweight. Optimized. Fully owned by you.
    Affordable. Do some things simpler than Linux.

    Negative

    No GUI for some apps like fdisk parted.
    No idea how to install some apps.

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