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Happening today! Anne Dickison, Deputy Director of the FreeBSD ...

2026-05-22T12:00:35Z

Happening today!

Anne Dickison, Deputy Director of the FreeBSD Foundation, joins Katie Steen-James (Open Source Initiative ) and Margaret Tucker (GitHub) for a GitHub Maintainer Month panel on age assurance laws and what they mean for open-source maintainers.

The FreeBSD Foundation is participating to ensure open-source realities are represented and that maintainers are not navigating regulatory shifts alone.

📍 LinkedIn Live
Join here: https://bit.ly/3Ra8QOY

#FreeBSD

Still using sudo or doas for privilege escalation? FreeBSD ...

2026-05-08T17:08:57Z

Still using sudo or doas for privilege escalation?

FreeBSD includes a built-in alternative you may have overlooked: mdo.
In this short video, we walk through how to enable and use mdo, including loading the mac_do kernel module, making it persistent at boot, defining privilege rules, and running commands as root with mdo command.

Watch the walkthrough:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA-TNsVG9IY

FreeBSD Hackathon | April 24–26, 2026 | Wiesbaden, Germany. ...

2026-04-24T18:05:19Z

FreeBSD Hackathon | April 24–26, 2026 | Wiesbaden, Germany.

We’re proud to support the FreeBSD Hackathon kicking off today in Wiesbaden, bringing together developers, contributors, and community members for focused collaboration and hands-on progress.
Over the next three days, participants will work together to advance FreeBSD in a productive, supportive environment.
Learn more:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/news-and-events/event-calendar/hackathon-202604/
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Hackathon #Community #BSD

Cleaning Up Critical Infrastructure in FreeBSD Sustainable open ...

2026-04-21T15:36:08Z

Cleaning Up Critical Infrastructure in FreeBSD
Sustainable open source requires more than new features. It demands disciplined security work, clear visibility into dependencies, and long-term maintainability.

Through the Beach Cleaning Project, funded by the Alpha-Omega Project, we strengthened the FreeBSD base system by improving third-party software tracking, advancing SBOM tooling, and aligning security processes for future resilience.

Read more:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/cleaning-up-critical-infrastructure-in-freebsd/
#FreeBSD

BSDCan 2026 Travel Grant Application deadline approaching! The ...

2026-04-17T22:23:27Z

BSDCan 2026 Travel Grant Application deadline approaching!

The FreeBSD Foundation is now accepting travel grant applications for BSDCan 2026 / FreeBSD Dev Summit, taking place June 17–20, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

📅 Application deadline: April 23, 2026

We encourage eligible community members to apply.

Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to submit your application:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/grants/travel-grants/

The FreeBSD Foundation is now accepting travel grant applications ...

2026-03-25T14:00:39Z

The FreeBSD Foundation is now accepting travel grant applications for BSDCan 2026 / FreeBSD Dev Summit, taking place June 17–20, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

📅 Application deadline: April 23, 2026

We encourage eligible community members to apply.

Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to submit your application:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/grants/travel-grants/

#FreeBSD #BSDCan2026 #OpenSource #FreeBSDFoundation #CommunitySupport

New to FreeBSD and not sure where to start? You’re not alone. ...

2026-02-25T21:36:07Z

New to FreeBSD and not sure where to start? You’re not alone.

In this second video of the series, I'm walking through the FreeBSD Foundation's Getting Started page.

On this page, you’ll find:
— The official FreeBSD Handbook
— Installation guides for desktops and virtual machines
— Step-by-step written walkthroughs for common setup options
— Links to community spaces: forums, Discord, Reddit, and LinkedIn

https://freebsdfoundation.org/resource/getting-started-with-freebsd/

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #DeveloperCommunity #FreeBSDProject

Community Spotlight: How FreeBSD Is Inspiring New Users Through ...

2026-01-23T21:39:16Z

Community Spotlight: How FreeBSD Is Inspiring New Users Through Real-World Experiences

We’re pleased to see how the community is responding to our Executive Director Deb Goodkin’s ongoing series documenting her experience running FreeBSD 15.0 on the Framework 12" Mini laptop.

Deb is now on Day 18 of her journey, sharing daily progress as she evaluates FreeBSD in everyday workflows.

Follow her latest update here:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/deb-goodkin-b282924a_day-18-of-freebsd-150-on-my-framework-12-activity-7419942116832833536-KdPO

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSD15 #FrameworkLaptop

The Q4 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is here! This edition ...

2026-01-12T20:47:26Z

The Q4 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is here!

This edition focuses on FreeBSD 15.0 and features articles covering:

-FreeBSD 15.0: Fixes and Features
-Universal Flash Storage on FreeBSD
-VOX FreeBSD: How Sound Works
-Credentials Transitions with mdo(1) and mac_do(4)
-Printf("Hello, srcmgr\n");
-FreeBSD and Google Summer of Code 2025

Read it here: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/

#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal

The FreeBSD Foundation is seeking a Graphics Stack Developer to ...

2026-01-09T14:00:31Z

The FreeBSD Foundation is seeking a Graphics Stack Developer to join our Laptop Support & Usability Project.

This is a fully remote, 12-month contract role open to candidates worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

Develop graphics drivers and hardware support for Intel/AMD/NVIDIA platforms
Work on Mesa, X11, Wayland, vt(4) console integration, and GPU compatibility
Improve power management, device driver infrastructure, testing, documentation, and more

Learn more and apply: https://freebsdfoundation.org/open-positions/freebsd-graphics-stack-developer-position/

We’re looking for an Administration Manager to join the FreeBSD ...

2025-12-09T20:09:23Z

We’re looking for an Administration Manager to join the FreeBSD Foundation team. This role supports our operations, ensuring the Foundation can continue to help grow, maintain, and promote FreeBSD worldwide.

If you’re organized, mission-driven, and want to support a global open-source project at the organizational level, we’d love to hear from you. Full details and how to apply here: https://freebsdfoundation.org/freebsd-foundation-administration-manager/

Please feel free to share with anyone in your network who might be a good fit.

FreeBSD 15.0 Now Available The FreeBSD Project has announced the ...

2025-12-02T21:00:17Z

FreeBSD 15.0 Now Available

The FreeBSD Project has announced the availability of FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE, introducing updated toolchains, enhanced hardware support, improved security features, and key updates across the base system. This release continues the Project’s focus on stability, long-term maintainability, and consistent engineering.

We encourage you to review the release notes and upgrade guidance

Read the full announcement: https://www.freebsd.org/releases/15.0R/announce/

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSD15

FreeBSD Desktop Installer Tech Preview We’ve dropped a video ...

2025-11-20T20:00:54Z

FreeBSD Desktop Installer Tech Preview

We’ve dropped a video preview of ongoing work to make desktop installation on FreeBSD simpler.

We show a walkthrough of installing FreeBSD 15.0-BETA and then running the new desktop setup script being developed by Alfonso Siciliano.

The preview covers basic installation, running the desktop script and booting into a working graphical environment in under 10 minutes.

Watch the preview: https://youtu.be/vbWOLzGDa4I?si=aPbMwszewvkHf0iQ

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #DesktopInstaller

🎥 Introducing the FreeBSD Meetings YouTube Channel! We’ve ...

2025-10-16T20:02:23Z

🎥 Introducing the FreeBSD Meetings YouTube Channel!

We’ve launched a new dedicated space for meeting-style content.

Our main YouTube channel will continue to host technical videos, while the new channel will feature community calls, working group updates, and more.

👉 Subscribe here to stay connected: @freebsdmeetings https://www.youtube.com/@freebsdmeetings

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Community #YouTube #TechTalks

We’ve been thinking — what if there was a structured course ...

2025-07-18T14:05:48Z

We’ve been thinking — what if there was a structured course to help more people learn how to use and contribute to FreeBSD?

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your sysadmin skills, we’d love your input:

Would a FreeBSD course be useful to you or your team?

Your feedback could help shape future resources for the community.

#FreeBSD #OpenSourceLearning #TechTraining #FreeBSDFoundation

The FreeBSD Core Team and the FreeBSD Foundation invite you to ...

2025-04-28T12:56:01Z

The FreeBSD Core Team and the FreeBSD Foundation invite you to participate in the 2025 FreeBSD Community Survey! Your feedback is crucial for shaping the Project’s future priorities and initiatives. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will remain open until May 7, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and help guide the direction of FreeBSD. Thank you for supporting the community!

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/freebsdsurvey25

Say Goodbye to Storage Limits with OpenZFS RAID-Z Expansion! ...

2025-02-21T20:59:36Z

Say Goodbye to Storage Limits with OpenZFS RAID-Z Expansion!

OpenZFS 2.3 release brought RAID-Z expansion, allowing you to add disks to your RAID-Z array without the hassle of creating new arrays and migrating.

📈 Incremental Growth: Add disks one at a time.
💽 Better Resource Use: Scale dynamically and efficiently.
⏲️ Minimal Downtime: Expand while your system stays online!

Read Slawomir Wojciech Wojtczak's blog about how RAID-Z expansion works and see it in action: https://buff.ly/3Df0S0e

Want to build the ultimate bit-perfect audio server? Check out ...

2025-02-11T20:45:05Z

Want to build the ultimate bit-perfect audio server? Check out this comprehensive guide to configuring FreeBSD for hi-fi audio, complete with tips on real-time operation, equalization, and more!

https://buff.ly/4hSjJNA

This article by Marcin Szewczyk-Wilgan explores how FreeBSD's precise control over system and audio parameters makes it an excellent choice for audiophiles.
#FreeBSD #Audio ##HiFi #BitPerfect #Music #OpenSource #Guide #Tutorial

FreeBSD 14.2 is here! New ZFS, Firecracker VMM, AIM for UDP, ...

2024-12-04T21:05:43Z

FreeBSD 14.2 is here! New ZFS, Firecracker VMM, AIM for UDP, rtw89(4) driver, & AddressSanitizer. Explore performance & security updates! 🔗https://buff.ly/4f5bZG5
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Networking #Virtualization #Security #Performance

#FreeBSD Summit is almost here! November 7-8 in San Jose on the ...

2024-10-30T15:26:03Z

#FreeBSD Summit is almost here! November 7-8 in San Jose on the NetApp campus. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about FreeBSD use and connect with other developers. Register today!
https://buff.ly/3YE0Oz4

VMware’s desktop products were recently made available by ...

2024-07-30T19:42:39Z

VMware’s desktop products were recently made available by Broadcom as a free download for personal use:

💻VMware Fusion is designed for Mac systems and can run on M-Series Apple Silicon systems
💻VMware Workstation is a similar hypervisor that runs on Windows and Linux.

Learn how to take advantage of this offer and install #FreeBSD:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/resource/how-to-install-freebsd-on-vmware/
#RunBSD #WMware #SoftwareDevelopment #TechInnovation