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How to get NetBSD

NetBSD 4.0: the latest release

Formal releases provide a stable, supported platform for use in production systems. They are also the proper choice for starters and for everyone who wants to get to know NetBSD. The latest formal release is NetBSD 4.0 (release information).

Downloading NetBSD 4.0

  • Download a BitTorrent (BitTorrents via HTTP).
  • Download an ISO image to burn an install CD: Choose a mirror server from the list, change into the 4.0 directory and fetch the ISO file for the needed port.
  • Download NetBSD 4.0 via FTP or HTTP: Change into the NetBSD 4.0 directory and fetch the files for the needed port.

NetBSD 4.0 (and previous releases) can also be ordered as CD-ROM sets.

More information about the NetBSD releases:

NetBSD-current

NetBSD-current is the development version of NetBSD. Builds or snapshots of -current provide generally more features than formal releases, but have not had the same degree of testing, and should be avoided on production systems where possible. They are aimed at developers, experienced testers and early adopters. More information about getting and maintaining NetBSD-current.