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2.4. What do I need in order to run FreeBSD?
You'll need a 386 or better PC, with 5 MB or more of RAM and at
least 60 MB of hard disk space. It can run with a low end MDA
graphics card but to run X11R6, a VGA or better video card is needed.
See also the section on
Hardware compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X
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