@Phishfry:
I was thinking more along the lines that you would not include a web server because there are so many different web servers, but that there is only one main dhcp server used by both Linux and BSD's. The ICS one with many versions in use.
I do notice that debian ships without a dhcp server included as well.
No big deal at all I was just wondering if there was a back story.
This might have to do with the pupose of the server.
dhcp is used mostly by internal networks - such as bootp, nfs, samba, etc.. maybe one reason, a good one by my account.
Then these days, dhcp is nearly certain on internet routers by ISPs.
So, two dhcp servers on the same network is trouble
so is the fact that dhcp is tied into so many bootp, dns, and other servers/services
So - dhcp is NOT internet friendly, NOT isolated to a few calls such as a database server, and really a joy-kill comes to improper config - NO NETWORK!
Limited but essential,
No, I have no idea why FreeDSB does not ship with dhcp
Debian ships with NO UNECESSARY servers - like ??? Wow!
Go Debian!