Shorter boot speeds, some as short as 25 seconds, ensure faster access to a full computing environment on most desktop, laptop and netbook models.

In terms of support for modern hardware, FreeBSD generally lags behind Linux, especially in supporting popular desktop and laptop gadgets, such as wireless network CARDS or digital cameras.

At the moment it's aimed at netbooks - small ultra-portable laptops - but it's likely that it will be available for desktop PCs and full-size laptops eventually.