04-02-2006, 09:25 AM
Quote:In this article I will cover the steps necessary to enable and configure Linux binary compatibility on FreeBSD 6. I'll also share a couple of my own experiences with getting some well-known desktop Linux applications to run on FreeBSD 6.
How does it work?
Although it is by no means essential to understand how Linux compatibility actually works, it sometimes helps to have an idea when it comes to problem solving.
Linux compatibility isn't instruction-level emulation or some kind of virtual machine. The Linux ABI is implemented in the FreeBSD kernel, so in most senses the Linux binaries could be considered to be running natively...
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