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User pivots from NetBSD to Gentoo Linux due to hardware support

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The user encountered issues installing NetBSD on their laptop due to Wi-Fi incompatibility. As a result, they decided to switch to Gentoo Linux, which worked well via a Live USB. While happy with the move to Linux, they noted that Gentoo has stated it will not support AI, a stance the user currently agrees with. They are still considering other BSD distributions like OpenBSD, but are concerned about its reported slower desktop performance compared to their laptop's capabilities. AI

RANK_REASON This is a personal anecdote about operating system installation issues, not a significant industry event.

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User pivots from NetBSD to Gentoo Linux due to hardware support

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Was excited to install # NetBSD on my laptop last night. But then found it apparently does not support my wifi setup. So, I'm pivoting to # Gentoo today. I ran

    Was excited to install # NetBSD on my laptop last night. But then found it apparently does not support my wifi setup. So, I'm pivoting to # Gentoo today. I ran their Live USB and it worked really well. So, yes still # Linux but they've said nope to # AI and I'm happy with that fo…

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