Answer» You NEED an internet connection to build FreeBSD. If you WANT a complete with everything system, you have to build it. It's best to use the bootonly.iso and set up your system that way. Networking gets configured this way. If you have a stand alone system that you won't connect at all, then use the dvd. Software installation is covered here, the howto, and the FreeBSD handbook plus a LOT of web hints. Disc1 is a basic system. DVD1 has enough to setup a working desktop environment. Yes there is. Use distrowatch or frozentech for the lists and search through them.
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