git: 5c8cc20333 - main - Download FreeBSD: headings, redundancy, clarity
Graham Perrin <[email protected]>
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The branch main has been updated by grahamperrin: URL: https://cgit.FreeBSD.org/doc/commit/?id=5c8cc20333c4e87dd5d3a562ad87f5c18254d5fd commit 5c8cc20333c4e87dd5d3a562ad87f5c18254d5fd Author: Graham Perrin <[email protected]> AuthorDate: 2022-11-07 15:13:17 +0000 Commit: Graham Perrin <[email protected]> CommitDate: 2022-11-07 15:13:17 +0000 Download FreeBSD: headings, redundancy, clarity https://www.freebsd.org/where/ Level 1 heading 'Download FreeBSD' is not perceptibly different from the identically-worded visible title. This heading appears to be redundant. The very short 'Help to Test' section is no more than direction to visit the download page. Self-referencing. Generally, the page has become a slightly disorderly mix. Begin improving this, partly through adjustments to heading levels. Two new headings, level 1: Production Quality Development and Testing … and so on. Reviewed by: pauamma Approved by: gjb (mentor) Differential revision: https://reviews.freebsd.org/D37235 --- website/content/en/where.adoc | 71 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 46 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) diff --git a/website/content/en/where.adoc b/website/content/en/where.adoc index 454cf03454..46e06bf5f5 100644 --- a/website/content/en/where.adoc +++ b/website/content/en/where.adoc @@ -11,11 +11,9 @@ include::shared/en/urls.adoc[] For general information about past, present and future releases, see link:../releases/[Release Information]. -= Download FreeBSD - [[choose-version]] [[choose-arch]] -== Choosing an Architecture += Choosing an Architecture Most users of FreeBSD will have hardware for **amd64** or **aarch64**. These architectures are well-supported. @@ -26,7 +24,7 @@ Embedded devices and single-board computers (SBCs) such as the Raspberry Pi 3 an For all other architectures, please see the link:../platforms/#_supported_platforms[table of supported platforms]. [[choose-image]] -== Choosing an Image += Choosing an Image For the FreeBSD installer: formats include CD (disc1), DVD (dvd1), and network install (bootonly) sized ISO, plus regular and mini USB memory sticks. @@ -35,6 +33,10 @@ For virtual machines: virtual disk images have FreeBSD preinstalled. For embedded platforms: SD card images are available. [[download]] += Production Quality + +`RELEASE` versions of FreeBSD are the end result of _release engineering_. + [[download-rel131]] == FreeBSD {rel131-current}-RELEASE [.tblbasic] @@ -139,9 +141,24 @@ a| |=== [[helptest]] -== Help to Test += Development and Testing + +Pre-`RELEASE` versions of FreeBSD, not intended for use in production environments: + +* `CURRENT` – the main branch, the core of development +* `STABLE` – branched from `CURRENT`, long-term preparations for release engineering +* release engineering – `ALPHA`, `BETA`, release candidates (`RC`) – branched from `STABLE`. + +Uppercase has special meaning. For example: + +* a first _beta release_ is not a (production) `RELEASE`. + +The word `CURRENT` is sometimes a source of confusion: + +* if you are looking for the _current version_ of FreeBSD, you most likely want a `RELEASE` version (see above) – **not** `CURRENT` + +– `CURRENT` has special meaning in the development process. -If you are interested in testing the next upcoming release, please visit the link:../where/[FreeBSD download page]. [[download-rel124]] == FreeBSD {rel124-current}-RC1 @@ -217,25 +234,38 @@ VM images are available for link:{url-snapshot}/VM-IMAGES/{rel123-current}-STABL //// [[install]] -=== Install FreeBSD += Installation + +Options include: + +* images +* direct download (anonymous FTP, and HTTPS). -Options include images (see above) and direct download (anonymous FTP, HTTPS, and NFS). Before downloading an entire distribution, please read the link:{handbook}bsdinstall/[installation guide]. If you plan to get FreeBSD via FTP or HTTPS, check the FreeBSD Handbook for link:{handbook}mirrors/#mirrors[suitable mirrors] for your region. [[distribution]] -=== Purchase FreeBSD Media += Purchase FreeBSD Media FreeBSD can be acquired on CD-ROM or DVD from https://www.freebsdmall.com/[FreeBSD Mall], and other link:{handbook}mirrors/#mirrors-cdrom[CD-ROM and DVD publishers]. -[[past]] -=== Past Releases +[[apps]] += Applications and Utility Software + +== The Ports Collection + +A diverse collection of utility and application software that has been _ported_ to FreeBSD. -Please browse the http://ftp-archive.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD-Archive/old-releases/[FTP archive]. +* link:../ports/[About FreeBSD Ports] +* https://www.freshports.org/[FreshPorts - a more advanced web interface to the Collection] +* link:{handbook}#ports[Installing Applications: Packages and Ports] in the FreeBSD Handbook +* Browse the Collection: https://download.freebsd.org/ports/[web] | ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/ports/[FTP]. + +For information about how _you_ can contribute _your_ favorite piece of software to the Collection, have a look at _link:{porters-handbook}[The Porter's Handbook]_ and _link:{contributing}[Contributing to FreeBSD]_. [[derived]] -=== FreeBSD-derived Operating System Distributions += FreeBSD-derived Operating System Distributions FreeBSD is widely used as a building block for other commercial and open-source operating systems. The projects below are of particular interest. @@ -246,16 +276,7 @@ The projects below are of particular interest. * https://www.nomadbsd.org[NomadBSD] is a persistent live system for USB flash drives, based on FreeBSD. Together with automatic hardware detection and setup, it is configured to be used as a desktop system that works out of the box, but can also be used for data recovery, for educational purposes, or to test FreeBSD hardware compatibility. * https://www.pfsense.org/[pfSense] is a FreeBSD-based customized distribution tailored for use as a firewall and router. -[[apps]] -=== Applications and Utility Software - -==== The Ports Collection - -A diverse collection of utility and application software that has been _ported_ to FreeBSD. - -* link:../ports/[About FreeBSD Ports] -* https://www.freshports.org/[FreshPorts - a more advanced web interface to the Collection] -* link:{handbook}#ports[Installing Applications: Packages and Ports] in the FreeBSD Handbook -* Browse the Collection: https://download.freebsd.org/ports/[web] | ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/ports/[FTP]. +[[past]] += Archives -For information about how _you_ can contribute _your_ favorite piece of software to the Collection, have a look at _link:{porters-handbook}[The Porter's Handbook]_ and _link:{contributing}[Contributing to FreeBSD]_. +http://ftp-archive.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD-Archive/old-releases/[Past releases] of FreeBSD.