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PC-BSD is a free operating system with ease of use in mind. Like any modern system, you can listen to your favorite music, watch your movies, work with office documents and install your favorite applications with a setup wizard at a click.
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Are you ready to take the plunge into PC-BSD and change your computing experience? This getting started guide will provide some of the basics you'll need to know to move your system to PC-BSD. 

  • First,  you'll need to obtain a copy of PC-BSD. You may download PC-BSD from our website, or purchase a boxed set from our store. If you choose the download route, you'll need a  blank DVD to burn the image onto.

  • Review the migration notes to ensure that your system is ready to install PC-BSD.

  • Once you have reviewed the migration information, you should be ready to start a fresh installation. The PC-BSD Users Handbook can assist you in the installation process.

  • After your initial setup is complete, you can use Software Manager to install additional software.

Thats it! A full PC-BSD installation should take between 15-25 minutes, depending on your system speed and hardware. Should you run into any problems with any portion of the procedure, please visit our support page , which will help you in fixing the issues.