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How to Install and Configure Applications on FreeDOS
Installing a text editor and a couple of common utilities on FreeDOS, and wiring them into your PATH and environment correctly.
#howto#applications#freedos
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Step-by-step, task-oriented guides — do this, in this order, to get this result.
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How to Partition a Disk with FDISK on FreeDOS
Creating a primary partition, an extended partition with logical drives, and setting the active boot partition the way DOS disks have always been organized.
#howto#fdisk#partitioning
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How to Install FreeDOS From Scratch, Step by Step
Installing FreeDOS onto a virtual machine or real hardware, from booting the installer through to a working CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
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How to Set Up Networking on FreeDOS with mTCP
Getting real TCP/IP networking working on FreeDOS using mTCP and a packet driver, enough for FTP, Telnet, and a basic text-based browser.
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How to Set Up a bhyve Virtual Machine Step by Step
A current vm-bhyve workflow for verified firmware, ZFS storage, virtual switches, guest templates, installation media, consoles, and backups.
#howto#bhyve#virtualization
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How to Configure Static Networking on FreeBSD from Scratch
A rollback-safe FreeBSD static-network workflow for interface identity, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, routes, resolver ownership, staged activation, and validation.
#howto#networking#freebsd
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How to Safely Upgrade FreeBSD Between Major Versions
A method-aware FreeBSD major-upgrade runbook covering release eligibility, boot environments, external backup, staged installation, bootcode, packages, and rollback.
#howto#upgrade#sysadmin
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How to Set Up a WireGuard VPN on FreeBSD
A least-privilege FreeBSD WireGuard setup covering if_wg, protected keys, cryptokey routing, PF exposure, NAT peers, rc startup, traffic tests, and rotation.
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How to Automate ZFS Snapshots with periodic
A verified FreeBSD zfs-periodic setup for explicit datasets, hourly through monthly schedules, retention testing, capacity alerts, consistent data, and recovery.
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How to Use the Deskbar and Workspaces Effectively on Haiku
Configure Haiku Deskbar, app lists and tray, add the Workspaces applet, switch or carry windows by keyboard, and organize daily tasks.
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