FreeBSD service initialization is very simple. Each service, whether part of the base system or installed from a port, comes with a script that is responsible for starting and stopping it (and often some other options). The /etc/rc.conf file contains a list of variables for enabling and configuring services. Want to enable ssh? Just add sshd_enable="YES" to your rc.conf file. This system makes it easy to see at a glance everything that will be started when your system boots. !freebsd !bsd