In this FreeBSD Journal article, Vanja Cvelbar combines FreeBSD, Home Assistant, and rtl_433 to build a smart home weather & sensor integration system. It’s a great example of how FreeBSD supports real-world embedded and automation use cases. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/yuAe1Ma #FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal

🎓 2025 Google Summer of Code participant Aaron Espinoza ran a project to test FreeBSD device drivers written in Rust. Here’s a short introduction to that piece of work. Watch Aaron’s GSoC talk: buff.ly/Qss8cy7 💻 Explore the code: buff.ly/r1Wgk5K

We’re excited to announce that NetActuate has generously sponsored a bare-metal server to serve as a Cirrus CI runner for the FreeBSD Project. This new resource will boost build capacity, improve test coverage, and speed up feedback for contributors’ GitHub workflows. Read more: buff.ly/pxpx43K

🎉 Congratulations to Kayla Powell on completing their Google Summer of Code 2025 project with FreeBSD! Programs like Google Summer of Code give students the opportunity to make meaningful, long-term contributions to FreeBSD. Learn more: buff.ly/qNosrSE FreeBSD #GSoC2025 #OpenSource #FreeBSD15

Registration is now open for the November 2025 FreeBSD Vendor Summit! On November 6–7, join FreeBSD developers and industry partners at NetApp’s headquarters for two days of direct collaboration, technical discussion, and strategic planning. Don’t miss your chance to participate: buff.ly/FdSIDcP

We’re excited to highlight that the FreeBSD Vendor Summit returns this November 6–7 at NetApp’s headquarters! If your company depends on FreeBSD, or is exploring how it can, this is your opportunity to connect, contribute, and be part of the conversation. Learn more and register: buff.ly/FdSIDcP

In this FreeBSD Journal article, Igor Ostapenko shares how he first got involved with FreeBSD, his path into operating system work, and his advice for new contributors. 🔗 Read the full interview: buff.ly/YG1Zjlm #FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #OpenSource #EmbeddedBSD

The Q3 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is here! This edition focuses on Embedded FreeBSD and features articles covering: - Starting Firewall Development: Interview with Igor Ostapenko - Implementing a Quantum-Safe Website on FreeBSD And much more! Read it here buff.ly/to25H4h #FreeBSD

The FreeBSD Cloud Native Containers Technologies Working Group meets biweekly on Mondays at 15:30 UTC. Next meeting: October 6 This is a great opportunity to get involved, collaborate, and help shape the future of Cloud Native Containers on FreeBSD. 📌 Learn more and join here: buff.ly/TAMcpJN

The FreeBSD Developer Summit is happening today and tomorrow in Zagreb, Croatia—colocated with EuroBSDCon 2025. Day 1 is nearly wrapped up, but you can still catch today’s sessions on the livestream and join us tomorrow for more discussions. Tune in here: buff.ly/2wfMwv7 #FreeBSD #EuroBSDCon2025

🗳️ 2025 FreeBSD Community Survey – Insights Are In Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback in this year’s survey. Your input helps shape where FreeBSD is heading and how we prioritize our work. 📖 Read the full report here: buff.ly/zV3JWDp #FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSDFoundation

What advice would you give to someone starting out with FreeBSD? Whether you’re a developer, or a long-time user, your insights can help new users feel more confident and supported. Share your tips below and help welcome the next wave of FreeBSD contributors. FreeBSD Handbook: buff.ly/zn6HRwi

📬 The August 2025 FreeBSD Foundation Newsletter is here! This month’s issue features FreeBSD Jails are Simple and Easy and highlights new products now available in the FreeBSD Shopify store. Read the full newsletter: buff.ly/eLtaRSG #FreeBSD #Newsletter #Community #EuroBSDCon2025

Now available on YouTube: At the June 2025 FreeBSD Developer Summit, Ariel Ehrenberg (NVIDIA) presented on adding IPsec offload support in the MLX5 driver for FreeBSD. Watch the full talk here: IPsec Offload in FreeBSD MLX5 Driver buff.ly/rjjQCay #FreeBSD #Networking #DeveloperSummit2025

Our friends at Karios recently shared why they chose FreeBSD as the foundation of their hardened operating system. Curious how other organizations are using FreeBSD? Explore our collection of end-user stories to see real-world use cases: buff.ly/huDhdAd #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Security #Infra

FreeBSD Foundation Q2 2025 Status Update is now available! Discover how your support helps power the Project forward: from laptop usability and infrastructure modernization to performance enhancements, security advancements, and advocacy efforts. Read the full Q2 update here: buff.ly/g7lhQ3I

We’ve added fresh gear to help you show your support for FreeBSD Every purchase supports the FreeBSD Foundation’s mission, funding development, advocacy, and community initiatives that keep FreeBSD strong. Take a look at the new arrivals here: 👉 buff.ly/JGWWQj2 #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Community

📣 This Month: EuroBSDCon FreeBSD Developer Summit We’re gearing up for the EuroBSDCon FreeBSD Developer Summit, happening September 24–25, 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, colocated with EuroBSDCon. Learn more and get started here: buff.ly/zpiHjA8 #FreeBSD #EuroBSDCon2025 #DeveloperSummit #OpenSource

The FreeBSD Foundation Technology Update from the June 2025 Developer Summit is now live on YouTube. Hear from Ed Maste, Alice Sowerby, and Joseph Mingrone as they share progress, priorities, and the road ahead for FreeBSD. Watch now:

Did you know FreeBSD had a lightweight solution for secure process isolation long before container tech was trendy? It’s called Jails—an elegant way to run multiple services securely, while keeping each one neatly separated. Watch the full intro here: buff.ly/YrGZObh #FreeBSD #OpenSource #TechTips

Running multiple services safely on a single FreeBSD system? That’s where jails come in. Lightweight, secure, and around long before Docker, jails make it easy to contain services and minimize exposure in case of security issues. Read the full guide: buff.ly/jTAGzlc #FreeBSD #Jails #OpenSource

Heading to EuroBSDCon 2025 in September? Don’t miss the FreeBSD Developer Summit, taking place September 24–25 in Zagreb, Croatia, colocated with EuroBSDCon. 📌 Learn more and get started here: buff.ly/X9jvJ9G #FreeBSD #EuroBSDCon2025 #DeveloperSummit #OpenSource #Community

New on YouTube: Running FreeBSD on Hetzner For a long time, Hetzner users struggled with complicated workarounds to install FreeBSD. Thanks to contributor Wolfram Schneider, FreeBSD boot ISOs are now available—making installation straightforward. Watch the full walkthrough here: buff.ly/ihZv5qr

Open-Source Summit Europe! Today, FreeBSD Foundation’s Alice Sowerby and Moin Rahman joined the panel “From Backlog to Breakthrough: How FreeBSD and Bitergia Tackled 7,000+ Bugs with Data-Driven Dashboards” in Amsterdam. The summit runs through tomorrow, explore the full schedule: bit.ly/3NXx5Zp

What features or improvements would you like to see in the next major release of FreeBSD? Your feedback helps us keep FreeBSD strong and relevant for developers, sysadmins, and users everywhere. 💬 Share your thoughts below — what would make FreeBSD even better for you? #FreeBSD #OpenSource

Join us at Open Source Summit Europe 2025! Alice Sowerby, Contract Program Manager at the FreeBSD Foundation, will be speaking on the EU Sovereign Tech Fund (EU-STF) Panel. Date: Thursday, June 26 | 11:00–11:40 CET Location: Amsterdam Explore the schedule: bit.ly/3NXx5Zp

Want to get more involved with FreeBSD? There are so many ways to contribute. How to guide: buff.ly/6dRyPcU You can also connect with the community on: FreeBSD Forums: buff.ly/xePU8cJ Sub-Reddit: buff.ly/xxFWirT To help sustain the Foundation's support of FreeBSD: buff.ly/xKEoZR0

From the FreeBSD Journal archives: ✉️ We Get Letters In this edition Michael W. Lucas reflects on what it really means to build something “downstream” from FreeBSD — mixing hard-won lessons, humor, and a reminder that sometimes failure teaches more than success. Read it here: buff.ly/B9U5z3S

FreeBSD Foundation’s Alice Sowerby and Moin will be speaking at Open Source Summit Europe on August 26 in Amsterdam. Date: August 26 | Amsterdam Explore the schedule: bit.ly/3NXx5Zp 📌 Register here: bit.ly/3yD2c78

How do you secure thousands of open-source projects? At the June 2025 FreeBSD Developer Summit, Michael Winser shared three years of lessons from the Alpha-Omega project—covering supply chain risk, rapid audits, and sustainable funding. 📺 Watch here: buff.ly/5hqQDhr #BSDCan2025 #OpenSource

The BSDCan 2025 FreeBSD Developer Summit Core Team Update is now available to watch on YouTube. Watch the full update here: buff.ly/J6TCXFH #FreeBSD #BSDCan2025 #OpenSource #DeveloperSummit #CommunityDriven

FreeBSD Laptop Project – July 2025 Update Progress continues on improving laptop support and usability (LSU) in FreeBSD: What features or improvements would you like to see in FreeBSD’s laptop support? 📄 Read the full July update here: buff.ly/BED1A60 #FreeBSD #LaptopSupport #OpenSource

In this FreeBSD Journal article, Randall Stewart and Michael Tüxen walk through how SYN segments are processed during TCP’s three-way handshake. Learn how FreeBSD handles the client-server and what happens behind the scenes during SYN, SYN-ACK, and ACK. Read the full article:

ICYMI: The Report of My Death Was an Exaggeration In this post, we unpack a comment we’ve heard from a few conversations in the field—and use it as a jumping-off point to talk about where FreeBSD is thriving. 📖 Read the full post: buff.ly/XaizQbd #FreeBSD #ICYMI #OpenSource #FreeBSDFoundation

Earlier this year, the BSD Now podcast celebrated its 600th episode, a major milestone for one of the BSD community’s most enduring shows. In this FreeBSD Journal article, Benedict Reuschling takes us behind the scenes to explore the show’s origins, and lasting impact. Learn more:

Why does ABI stability matter for FreeBSD? In this clip from ABI Stability in FreeBSD by ShengYi Hung, presented at BSDCan 2025, we explore how ABI stability helps FreeBSD thrive. 🎥 Watch the full talk: buff.ly/sUC9Vrt #FreeBSD #ABIstability #BSDCan2025 #OpenSource

EuroBSDCon 2025 Deadline Approaching: Applications Due August 5! If you're a FreeBSD developer or advocate interested in attending EuroBSDCon 2025 (Sept 25–28 in Zagreb, Croatia), now’s the time to apply for a travel grant. Learn more about eligibility, and how to apply: buff.ly/t646loB

FreeBSD Foundation’s Alice Sowerby and Moin will be speaking at Open Source Summit Europe on August 26 in Amsterdam. Panel: From Backlog to Breakthrough: How FreeBSD and Bitergia Tackled 7,000+ Bugs with Data-Driven Dashboards Date: August 26 | Amsterdam 📌 Register here: bit.ly/3yD2c78

Java’s Not Gone, It’s Just Hiding in Plain Sight Our latest blog takes a thoughtful look at how this long-standing language continues to make an impact, sometimes where you’d least expect it. 👉 Read more: buff.ly/fi31SFm #FreeBSD #Java #OpenSource #TechTrends #Programming #SoftwareDevelopment

New to FreeBSD? The installer is one of the first things you'll interact with, and it sets the tone for your experience. In the latest FreeBSD Journal, Pierre Pronchery explores how the installer meets the needs of both new users and experienced sysadmins. Read the full article: buff.ly/tSWMKYg

The Q2 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is here! This edition focuses on Networking and features articles covering: ▪️ Overlord: Deploy Jails as Fast as You Code ▪️ Making FreeBSD’s networking framework accessible to everyone who runs jail and VM guests ▪️Plus, more! Read it here buff.ly/UCXJWlV

FreeBSD is making strides toward supporting Plasma as an out-of-the-box installer option by the 15.0 release. That means a smoother setup for folks who want a functional desktop right from install Check out the GitHub issue that’s driving this forward: buff.ly/f8F9h6c

We’ve been thinking — what if there was a structured course to help more people learn how to use and contribute to FreeBSD? Would a FreeBSD course be useful to you or your team? Your feedback could help shape future resources for the community. #FreeBSD #OpenSourceLearning #TechTraining

Did you know FreeBSD supports a wide range of CAD tools to power your creative projects? Whether you're designing electrical circuits or building with digital Legos, FreeBSD offers a universe of design possibilities, all from one screen. Check out this video from RoboNuggie : buff.ly/js377HE

Did you know FreeBSD includes a built-in utility for scheduling routine maintenance tasks? From daily security checks to system cleanup jobs, the periodic system helps keep things running smoothly, and it’s easy to customize. Learn how to use periodic scripts & integrate your own: buff.ly/QIv2G62

Get FreeBSD Running in Under 5 Minutes with AWS LightSail In this video, you’ll see how to launch FreeBSD 14.2 on AWS LightSail in about 20 seconds. Don’t miss this quick-start walkthrough for getting FreeBSD up and running in the cloud. Click here to watch the full video: buff.ly/jOCaKRg

In this newly released talk from the Open Source Summit North America, FreeBSD Foundation Executive Director Deb Goodkin and Alpha-Omega’s Michael Winser walk through the full lifecycle of FreeBSD’s third-party audit. 🎥 Watch the full talk here: 👉 buff.ly/x9rze7q #FreeBSD #OpenSource #OSSummit

New on the blog: Learn how to install and configure Galene, a lightweight video meeting server that runs smoothly on FreeBSD. Perfect for private conferencing or exploring open source tools. 🔗 Read the guide: buff.ly/6nznp6S #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Galene #VideoConferencing

We want to hear from you: What would you like to see create, or showcase next using FreeBSD as the base platform? FreeBSD is more than just an operating system — it’s the foundation for powerful tools, applications, and creative projects. 🎥 Watch past videos in this series: buff.ly/jOCaKRg

🚀 Learn how to quickly deploy FreeBSD using AWS and Terraform in this short walkthrough. You’ll need: • AWS account • Terraform (Homebrew-friendly for Mac) • AWS credentials 🎥 Watch the full video: buff.ly/jOCaKRg