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2026-07-28 20:44:23 UTC

In this Q2 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Alice Sowerby looks at the growing role of Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), why they matter for software security, and what FreeBSD is doing in this area.
You’ll learn:
• How SBOMs help provide greater visibility into software components and dependencies
• How the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is changing expectations around software security
• What FreeBSD is doing to support SBOMs
Read more:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/improving-software-quality/come-friendly-sboms/
#FreeBSD #SBOM #SoftwareSecurity
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2026-07-14 19:06:10 UTC

New to FreeBSD? Choosing the right installation image is a great place to start.
A member of the FreeBSD community recently shared a helpful walkthrough explaining the different FreeBSD installation images and when to use each one, including:
• DVD images
• Boot-only (network install)
• USB memory stick images
Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EFG3BO6oVY
Which installation method do you prefer when getting started with FreeBSD?
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD #Unix #TechTips
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2026-07-09 17:45:30 UTC

The Q2 2026 issue of the FreeBSD Journal is now available.
This edition explores Improving Software Quality, with articles covering CHERI-based debugging, modern Java on FreeBSD, software bills of materials (SBOMs), and more.
If you're interested in software quality, security, and the technologies shaping the future of FreeBSD, this issue is well worth the read.
🔗 Read it here:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/improving-software-quality/
#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #OpenSource #SoftwareQuality #CHERI
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2026-07-01 21:37:06 UTC

New on BSD Now: Episode 669 – "Poudriere Speed Run"
BSD Now is a weekly podcast covering the latest BSD news, technical topics, tutorials, and interviews from across the BSD community.
In Episode 669, the hosts discuss:
• Native inotify in FreeBSD
• How changes to poudriere.conf affect build time
• Migrating mail servers from Exim to OpenSMTPD
• And more
Listen to the latest episode:
https://buff.ly/7s9zNRw
#FreeBSD #BSDNow #OpenSource #BSD #Unix
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2026-06-23 20:06:52 UTC

Join Klara's FreeBSD After Hours AMA
We're pleased to help spread the word about Klara's upcoming FreeBSD After Hours AMA webinar.
Join Allan Jude, Kyle Evans, and Colin Percival on June 30 for a discussion covering BSDCan highlights, FreeBSD developments, and audience Q&A.
Date: June 30, 2026 | 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT
Register here:
https://klarasystems.com/webinars/freebsd-after-hours-ama-post-bsdcan-recap/
#FreeBSD #BSDCan #OpenSource #Community
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2026-06-20 00:46:02 UTC

Happy FreeBSD Day! 🎉
In 2017, FreeBSD Day was officially recognized by the National Day Calendar and is celebrated each year to honor the innovation, dedication, and collaboration of the FreeBSD community.
Learn more about FreeBSD Day: https://freebsdfoundation.org/freebsd-day/
Thank you for being part of this journey and helping shape the future of open source.
#FreeBSDDay #OpenSourceCommunity #FreeBSD
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2026-05-22 12:00:35 UTC

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
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2026-05-08 17:08:57 UTC

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
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2026-04-24 18:05:19 UTC

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
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2026-04-21 15:36:08 UTC

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
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2026-04-17 22:23:27 UTC

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/
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2026-03-25 14:00:39 UTC

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
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2026-02-25 21:36:07 UTC

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
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2026-01-23 21:39:16 UTC

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
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2026-01-12 20:47:26 UTC

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
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2026-01-09 14:00:31 UTC

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/
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2025-12-09 20:09:23 UTC

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.
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2025-12-02 21:00:17 UTC

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
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2025-11-20 20:00:54 UTC

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
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2025-10-16 20:02:23 UTC

🎥 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
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2025-07-18 14:05:48 UTC

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
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2025-04-28 12:56:01 UTC

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
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2025-02-21 20:59:36 UTC

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
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2025-02-11 20:45:05 UTC

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
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2024-12-04 21:05:43 UTC

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
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2024-10-30 15:26:03 UTC

#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
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2024-07-30 19:42:39 UTC

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
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