Help someone discover FreeBSD. Whether you're a student, educator, hobbyist, or community member, there are plenty of ways to introduce others to FreeBSD, from organizing a campus meetup to volunteering at a local conference or community event. Learn more: buff.ly/Zy6fCcf

New to FreeBSD? Choosing the right installation image is a great place to start. Watch the video: buff.ly/YqET7sq Which installation method do you prefer when getting started with FreeBSD? #FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD #Unix #TechTips

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. Read it here: buff.ly/dKIrNbu #FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #OpenSource

New free CRA training is now available from the Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Group. Start learning:  orcwg.org/training/ Learn more about the Foundation's CRA Readiness Project:  buff.ly/bfp8xkQ #FreeBSD #OpenSource #CyberResilienceAct #CRA #SoftwareSecurity

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. Listen to the latest episode: buff.ly/7s9zNRw #FreeBSD #BSDNow #OpenSource

The deadline to apply for a EuroBSDCon 2026 Travel Grant is next week! If you're a FreeBSD developer who could use financial assistance to attend EuroBSDCon 2026 in Brussels, Belgium (September 9–13), now is the time to apply. Application deadline: July 7, 2026 Learn more buff.ly/Nnblswi #FreeBSD

Reminder: Klara's FreeBSD After Hours AMA takes place tomorrow. Join Allan Jude, Kyle Evans, and Colin Percival for a live discussion covering BSDCan 2026 highlights, FreeBSD developments, and audience Q&A. 📅 June 30, 2026 🕒 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT Register here: buff.ly/B4bpRkT #FreeBSD

FreeBSD graphics support reaches a new milestone. The drm-kmod port now includes the Linux 6.12 (LTS) graphics driver, bringing improved compatibility, stability, and security to modern FreeBSD systems running FreeBSD 15.1 and later. Learn more: bit.ly/4wdtsVV #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Wayland

At BSDCan 2026, we spoke with Sarah, a software engineering student at the University of Ottawa and an up-and-coming open source contributor. What advice would you give someone who is new to FreeBSD or making their first open source contribution? Getting Started with FreeBSD: buff.ly/7j8bCWc

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: buff.ly/B4bpRkT #FreeBSD #BSDCan #Klara

At last week's FreeBSD Developer Summit, we asked attendees about their path into FreeBSD and what they enjoy most about the community. For Ayrton, one of the highlights of the Summit was the opportunity to connect with contributors in person and exchange ideas. Watch the video to hear more.

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: buff.ly/ETRjUT9

Happy Birthday, FreeBSD! 🎉🎂 Today, we celebrate not only FreeBSD's 33rd anniversary, but also the incredible people who make it possible. Learn more about FreeBSD Day: buff.ly/ETRjUT9 #FreeBSDDay #FreeBSD #OpenSource

🎂 Thank you to Linux Professional Institute (LPI) for helping celebrate FreeBSD Day. Many of the networking technologies that helped make the Internet what it is today have roots in BSD, and we're proud to see that history continue. Learn more about FreeBSD Day: buff.ly/ETRjUT9

As the FreeBSD Developer Summit comes to a close, we'd like to thank everyone who joined us in Ottawa this week. Thank you to the developers, contributors, users, advocates, sponsors, and community members who make FreeBSD what it is. Day 1 Livestream Replay: buff.ly/7ufpFE1

FreeBSD Day is tomorrow. We’re feeling a little nostalgic… What version of FreeBSD did you start on? Was it a CD, a stack of floppies, or something else? Drop your first FreeBSD memory below. Learn more about FreeBSD Day: buff.ly/ETRjUT9 #FreeBSDDay #FreeBSD #OpenSource

We're excited to see the launch of the AI-assisted Vulnerability Discovery Project, supported by Alpha-Omega. A special thank you to the engineers leading this effort: Mark Johnston, Pierre Pronchery, and Tuukka Pasanen. Learn more: buff.ly/4O13CC0 #FreeBSD #OpenSource #CyberSecurity

Day 2 of the FreeBSD Developer Summit at BSDCan. Thank you to our sponsors, the FreeBSD Foundation and ScaleEngine. You can follow today’s sessions live here: buff.ly/QedbP9x We’ll continue to share highlights throughout the summit. #FreeBSD #DevSummit #BSDCan #OpenSource

Day 1 of the FreeBSD Developer Summit at BSDCan. The room is full of people who've shaped FreeBSD over the past three decades, and we also have students who are just getting started. You can follow today's sessions live here: buff.ly/7ufpFE1

🔴 Live Now on YouTube: FreeBSD Developer Summit: June 17–18, 2026 The FreeBSD Developer Summit is underway today and tomorrow in Ottawa, Canada, co-located with BSDCan 2026. Watch live on YouTube: buff.ly/7ufpFE1 View the full schedule: buff.ly/pSwgy5z #FreeBSD #DevSummit #BSDCan #OpenSource

BSDCan and the FreeBSD Developer Summit are happening this week in Ottawa. 📍 University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Canada 📅 FreeBSD Developer Summit: June 17–18 📅 BSDCan: June 17–20 Learn more: Dev Summit: buff.ly/ZnqX6d0 BSDCan: bit.ly/4dwDdrI

Want to get more involved with FreeBSD? There are so many ways to contribute, from testing and documentation to code, advocacy, and helping new users. Check out our official guide on How to Contribute: buff.ly/GYOUc0h

Quick fact: if you've ever streamed content on Netflix, used a PlayStation, or sent a packet through a Juniper router, you've touched FreeBSD. This is what we'll be celebrating on June 19. Learn more about how FreeBSD is used today: buff.ly/0YyJHkq #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Infrastructure #FreeBSDDay

With FreeBSD Day coming up tomorrow, we’re kicking off the celebration by looking back at the story behind one of its most iconic figures, the BSD Daemon, also known as Beastie. Dr. Marshall Kirk McKusick walks us through how this legendary figure got its name. Watch video: buff.ly/jVZQdrg

New to FreeBSD? As part of FreeBSD Month, we’re highlighting a few of the most valuable resources for getting started with FreeBSD. 📘 FreeBSD Handbook – buff.ly/xXFiy0y 📗 Absolute FreeBSD by Michael W. Lucas– buff.ly/gj9Aftl 📙Getting Started with FreeBSD Guide - buff.ly/ZVh2U0U

Mark your calendars, FreeBSD Week is almost here. June 19 marks FreeBSD Day, celebrating 33 years since the FreeBSD project began. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing community stories, project highlights, FreeBSD history, and a few surprises along the way. Learn more: buff.ly/M6LvULf

As part of FreeBSD Month, we’re highlighting some of the students and contributors helping shape the future of open source. Congratulations to Minsoo Choo on completing his co-op term with the FreeBSD Foundation as a Junior Software Developer Intern. Learn about Minsoo's work: buff.ly/sI1ubNV.

The FreeBSD Developer Summit is happening this month. Join us June 17–18 in Ottawa, Canada. The Summit is co-located with BSDCan (June 19–20), offering additional opportunities to connect with the broader BSD community. Registration is open: bit.ly/4dwDdrI Dev Summit details: buff.ly/ZnqX6d0

The May 2026 FreeBSD Foundation Newsletter is here! This month, we’re sharing: A reminder that FreeBSD Day is June 19, plus a simple way to celebrate (and support the Foundation) through the FreeBSD Foundation Shop Read the full newsletter: buff.ly/rf9sgEX #FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSDCan

The FreeBSD Foundation is pleased to announce that travel grant applications are now open for EuroBSDCon 2026, taking place September 9–13, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium. 📅 Application deadline: July 7, 2026 Learn more about eligibility, guidelines, and how to apply: buff.ly/dqWS3JE #FreeBSD

The FreeBSD Foundation has joined the Open Source Initiative (OSI), the Apereo Foundation, and the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) in issuing a joint statement on age-attestation requirements for operating systems. Read the full statement from OSI: buff.ly/88u2Lgz

Please join us in welcoming Sourojeet Adhikari, who recently shared that he’ll be joining the FreeBSD Foundation as an intern. Sourojeet is currently exploring “Porting ROCm from Linux to FreeBSD”, an ambitious and highly technical project focused on GPU computing support. buff.ly/nF1TIFO #FreeBSD

We’re proud to support the UN Open Source Principles as an endorser through Open Source United. Learn more about the UN Open Source Principles and participating organizations below. buff.ly/yfS6zJt #FreeBSD #OpenSource #UNOpenSourcePrinciples #OpenSourceCommunity

We’re proud to share that the FreeBSD Foundation has joined the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) as an Associate Member. Read the full announcement from the Linux Foundation: buff.ly/uzAI8Di #FreeBSD #OpenSSF #CyberSecurity #LinuxFoundation

Anne Dickison, Deputy Director of the FreeBSD Foundation, joins Katie Steen-James and Margaret Tucker for a GitHub Maintainer Month panel on age assurance laws and what they mean for open-source maintainers. 📍 LinkedIn Live |Happening today! Join here: bit.ly/3Ra8QOY #FreeBSD #MaintainerMonth

The schedule for the FreeBSD Developer Summit is now live. Join us June 17–18, 2026, in Ottawa. Co-located with BSDCan, this two-day summit brings developers together for focused discussions, working groups, and project updates. Review the sessions: buff.ly/kq8kmd8 Register here: buff.ly/PvAJNNi

The new freebsd.org is live. The updated FreeBSD website delivers a cleaner design, improved navigation, and a stronger foundation for the Project’s future. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to making this happen. Explore the new site: bit.ly/4eY0ofG #FreeBSD #OpenSource

Tomorrow at Open-Source Summit North America, Deb Goodkin, Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation, presents “What Running FreeBSD on a Modern Laptop Taught Me.” If you're attending Open-Source Summit North America, we encourage you to join the session. Session details: buff.ly/YwcUMua

We appreciate Edwin Kremer’s thoughtful reflections on 'Integrated by Design" by Vivian Voss. It’s encouraging to see the FreeBSD design philosophy articulated so clearly: coherence, predictability, least astonishment, and long-term stability. Thank you to Vivian Voss.

Anne Dickison, Deputy Director of the FreeBSD Foundation, will join Katie Steen-James (Open-Source Initiative) and Margaret Tucker (GitHub) for a GitHub Maintainer Month panel on what age assurance proposals mean for open-source maintainers. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3Ra8QOY #FreeBSD

In our latest YouTube 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 the mdo command. Watch the walkthrough: bit.ly/4d4rPDc #FreeBSD #OpenSource #SysAdmin #BSD

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: buff.ly/IH7XnaC #FreeBSD #OpenSource #SysAdmin #BSD

Thank you to Paweł Dawidek and the Fudo Security team for highlighting how they use FreeBSD’s isolation primitives in their security architecture. It’s encouraging to see organizations building enterprise security solutions on top of these primitives and applying them in real-world deployments.

In this Q1 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Jason Tubnor walks through a practical approach to backing up your FreeBSD system using duplicity, including encrypted backups, incremental chains, parity protection, and S3-compatible storage. Read more: bit.ly/4d5AR1v #FreeBSD #OpenSource #ZFS #Backup

The FreeBSD Project Selected for Google Summer of Code 2026 This year’s projects address core areas of the operating system, including kernel live patching, native MPLS support, Bluetooth HID improvements, and much more. Explore the full list of projects: bit.ly/4ukF0p4 #FreeBSD #GSoC2026

We’re proud to share that Deb Goodkin, Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation, will be speaking at Open-Source Summit North America, hosted by the Linux Foundation. 📍 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 11:00am – 11:40am CDT | Room 101H Learn more: buff.ly/2EBMDUm

The FreeBSD Enterprise Working Group is seeking community input to help inform its priorities going forward. If you’re an enterprise user of FreeBSD, consider taking this short survey and sharing your perspective: buff.ly/o5cafJd Review the Working Group’s progress here: buff.ly/MHj5jrP

Early Bird Registration for #BSDCan2026 Ends April 30 If you’re planning to attend BSDCan 2026, be sure to register by April 30 to secure early bird pricing and complimentary admission to the closing party. June 17–20 University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Canada Register: buff.ly/1M5BtZK

FreeBSD Hackathon | April 24–26, 2026 | Wiesbaden, Germany. We’re proud to support the FreeBSD Hackathon, kicking off today in Wiesbaden, which brings together developers, contributors, and community members for focused collaboration. Learn more: buff.ly/o3VyTgP #FreeBSD #Hackathon

In this article from the Q1 2026 FreeBSD Journal, Deb Goodkin, Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation, explains how the Foundation turned recurring community feedback about FreeBSD on laptops into a structured, funded initiative with long-term impact. Read more: buff.ly/nv5tDYU #FreeBSD