HPE Juniper Networks is hiring a FreeBSD developer/engineer to contribute to the development of Junos, the FreeBSD-based platform used in their networking products. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/x6H9Sy0 It's always encouraging to see continued investment in FreeBSD expertise across industries.

The 2026 FreeBSD Developer Summit will take place alongside BSDCan on June 17–18, 2026, and we're now accepting proposals. 📅 Proposal deadline: March 25, 2026 📧 Submit proposals or questions: [email protected] We look forward to receiving proposals and to another productive Developer Summit.

The FreeBSD Foundation will be attending SCALE 23x, and we’re looking forward to connecting with members of the open-source community in person. Location: Pasadena, California | Dates: March 5–8, 2026 Registration is still open. Learn more and sign up here: buff.ly/XedDyse #FreeBSD #SCALE23x

We’re pleased to highlight an article by Christopher R. Bowman from the latest edition of the FreeBSD Journal. In “Building u-boot,” Christopher provides an overview of how the u-boot bootloader is built and maintained within the FreeBSD ecosystem. Read the full article here: buff.ly/vtqd9DA

FreeBSD will be at FOSDEM 2026 in Brussels, January 31–February 1. If you're attending, be sure to stop by the FreeBSD stand in Building H, Level 1 (Group A) and visit the BSD DevRoom to connect with developers. Explore the BSD DevRoom schedule: buff.ly/pkw5iEH

We’ve added two FreeBSD-themed buttons, perfect for backpacks, jackets, conference lanyards, or gifting to your favorite BSD fan. Every purchase helps support the FreeBSD Foundation’s mission and ongoing development work. Explore the new buttons here: buff.ly/34GUyOr

Our Executive Director Deb Goodkin’s ongoing series documenting her experience running FreeBSD 15.0 on the Framework laptop is inspiring users to give FreeBSD another look as a desktop solution. Follow Deb’s latest update here: buff.ly/i67lpgJ #FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSD15 #FrameworkLaptop

We’re pleased to highlight this article from our Q4 2025 Journal. It provides an in-depth look at the key fixes and enhancements included in FreeBSD 15.0, outlining meaningful improvements to system stability, hardware support, and the overall user experience. Read more: buff.ly/KVkma3G

Code & Compliance 2026 is just around the corner, and we’re pleased to support the event as a Promotional Partner. The event brings together developers, maintainers, industry representatives, and policymakers on 29 January in Brussels. Learn more and register: buff.ly/dzv3BA8

We’re highlighting an article from the latest issue of the FreeBSD Journal. Christos Margiolis walks through how audio is handled on FreeBSD, covering drivers, device management, troubleshooting, and the architectural decisions that shape the sound stack. Read the full article: buff.ly/qXAx7o5

Our Executive Director, Deb Goodkin, has shared her Day 12 update in her ongoing journey running FreeBSD 15.0 on the Framework 12" Mini-Laptop. Follow her Day 12 update below: buff.ly/6oTgVi0

Reminder: BSDCan 2026 Call for Submissions Closes January 17 The deadline to submit talks, papers, and tutorials for BSDCan 2026 is approaching quickly. If you’re interested in sharing your work with the BSD community, now is the time to send in your proposal. For more details: buff.ly/Utqb2hX

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 -FreeBSD and Google Summer of Code 2025 Read it here: buff.ly/gFBddDq

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. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/CVyyCka #FreeBSD #OpenSource #JobOpportunity #GraphicsDevelopment #Hiring

Which type of FreeBSD swag item do you prefer? We’re planning our 2026 event merch and would appreciate your input. 🔹 Wearables (hats, shirts) 🔹 Desk items (mouse pad, notebook) 🔹 Drinkware (mugs) 🔹 Stickers / small items 🔹 Other — tell us in the comments

Our Executive Director, Deb Goodkin, is continuing her hands-on journey with FreeBSD 15.0 on the Framework Laptop. Her Day 5 update highlights the installation experience, the resources she used to get started. Follow her updates on LinkedIn to see what she tackles next: buff.ly/6BVNcHh?

We’re pleased to support Code & Compliance 2026 as a Promotional Partner. The event brings together developers, maintainers, industry representatives, and policymakers on 29 January in Brussels to discuss the Cyber Resilience Act. Learn more and register: buff.ly/WIT6HqX #CodeCompliance #CRA

Happy New Year from the FreeBSD Foundation. Thank you to everyone who contributed, collaborated, and supported FreeBSD in 2025. Your work and generosity helped strengthen the Project and expand its reach. We look forward to another year of development, engagement, and continued progress in 2026.

Infrastructure Modernization Commissioned by the Sovereign Tech Agency We’ve published an update on the infrastructure program commissioned by the Sovereign Tech Agency and managed by the FreeBSD Foundation. Read the full update: buff.ly/2a0oh7T #FreeBSD #OpenSource

Happy Holidays from the FreeBSD Foundation. We wish our community a joyful and restful holiday season. Please note that the Foundation office will be closed on December 25 and 26. #FreeBSD #Holidays #Community

We’ve published our 2025 report outlining the Foundation’s software development and infrastructure efforts. This year, 62% of our budget supported development work. Read the full report: buff.ly/tYlcc2d As you review the update, is there a particular area of development that stood out to you?

FreeBSD Closes the Laptop Gap — Year One Update We’ve published a Year One update on the Foundation’s ongoing work to improve laptop and desktop support in FreeBSD. Read the update : buff.ly/vjDdAcj #FreeBSD #OpenSource #LaptopSupport #FreeBSDFoundation

As part of our 2025 End-of-Year Report series, we’re launching a quick challenge. Question: What is the name of the student featured in the advocacy blog? The first correct answer across all platforms will receive a $25 FreeBSD Store gift card. Find the answer here: buff.ly/KwLRUzc

We’ve published Part 1 of our 2025 End-of-Year Report, highlighting the Foundation’s advocacy efforts, global engagement, and community programs over the past year. This year’s advocacy and outreach work helped expand FreeBSD’s visibility in meaningful ways. Read Part 1 here: buff.ly/KwLRUzc

We’re always glad to see community members share their experiences with new FreeBSD releases. In this recent video, GaryH Tech provides a clear, practical walkthrough of FreeBSD 15.0. Watch it here: buff.ly/NPPa14a Have you tried FreeBSD 15.0 yet? We’d be interested in hearing your experience.

Looking for a holiday gift for someone who loves FreeBSD? The FreeBSD Foundation Shop offers a range of items that let you show your support, with every purchase serving as a donation that helps fund the Foundation’s work. Explore the shop: buff.ly/20SmZca #FreeBSD

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. Full details and how to apply here: buff.ly/0nNiJK4 #FreeBSD #Hiring #OpenSource

How to Support FreeBSD on Your Cloud A recent post from Colin Percival outlines practical steps and considerations that can help cloud providers deliver a smooth FreeBSD experience. Read the full post: buff.ly/nDjUu0d #FreeBSD #Cloud #OpenSource #Infrastructure #FreeBSDCommunity

FreeBSD 15: Why You’ll Want It Following this week’s 15.0 release, we took a closer look at the features that stand out in the new version. Read the full overview: buff.ly/1u0tcAo #FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSD15

FreeBSD 15.0 Now Available The FreeBSD Project has announced the availability of FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE, introducing enhanced hardware support, improved security features, and key updates across the base system. We encourage you to review the release notes and upgrade guidance Read: buff.ly/7vbY8oB

Thank you for sharing this, Tara. Your post reflects several qualities that continue to define FreeBSD, including clarity, stability, and long-term design. It’s valuable to hear how newer contributors experience the Project. Read the full letter: buff.ly/ZsLCaoN #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Community

Sam Sheridan recently shared his experience upgrading an 11-year-old FreeBSD deployment. It’s a strong example of the Project’s long-term stability and the ability to carry systems forward across multiple major releases with confidence. Thank you, Sam, for documenting this work. buff.ly/BBadpkG

What Brings People to FreeBSD? Recent comments on our community post showed just how diverse the paths into FreeBSD can be. Thank you to everyone who shared their experience. These stories help newcomers see the many ways FreeBSD supports real-world work. #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Community

Today we’re celebrating the heart of the FreeBSD Project — our community. Your time, expertise, and engagement power everything we do, from technical development and infrastructure support to outreach and collaboration. Your contributions strengthen FreeBSD and help keep open-source thriving.

Thank you to the Alpha-Omega Project for the continued support. This work plays an important role in strengthening the security and long-term maintainability of the FreeBSD base system. We appreciate the partnership. We encourage the community to read the full update here: buff.ly/fJc5cq8

We’re pleased to share that the FreeBSD Project now supports builds without requiring root privileges, removing elevated access from the release pipeline and improving security. This work was completed as part of a program commissioned by the Sovereign Tech Agency. Read more: buff.ly/EL1qm73

Our latest EuroBSDCon trip report from Leah Budzicka highlights continued interest in FreeBSD among newer and younger developers. Leah discovered the Foundation’s travel grant opportunity on Mastodon, attended the conference through Foundation support. Read Leah’s report here: buff.ly/zIFFhmd

FreeBSD Desktop Installer 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. Watch the preview: buff.ly/6izquET

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our key sponsors and partners. Thank you for allowing the foundation to continue our work supporting the growth and development of the FreeBSD Project. 💡 Learn more about how you can continue supporting FreeBSD: buff.ly/GS7GbR1

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. Watch the preview: buff.ly/6izquET #FreeBSD #OpenSource

To everyone who has attended an event, made a donation, or helped share our mission — thank you. Your collective support enables us to fund development, grow our community, and strengthen the FreeBSD Project. Learn more about how your contributions make an impact: buff.ly/GS7GbR1

Getting started with OCI containers on FreeBSD (step-by-step) If you’ve been curious about running containers on FreeBSD, this blog walks through a clean setup with Podman—from install to basic networking Read the guide (and watch the video): buff.ly/dKKVQ2B

FreeBSD is now included in the OCI Runtime Specification v1.3. This update provides clearer guidance for running OCI-compliant workloads on FreeBSD and supports ongoing community efforts to improve interoperability with cloud-native tooling. Read the announcement: buff.ly/g00IQAa

This morning at the 2025 FreeBSD Vendor Summit We heard from Ian Evans, CEO of Karios, in a keynote titled “Why Karios.ai Matters.” Ian shared how Karios builds on FreeBSD. If you weren’t able to join live, you can watch the recording here: buff.ly/c3dU8rH Talk details: buff.ly/kdeSOkZ

Day 2 of the 2025 FreeBSD Vendor Summit is in progress at NetApp in San Jose. Today’s program features discussions focused on release engineering, platform security, and the future of memory safety on FreeBSD, along with lightning talks and closing remarks. 👉Watch Day 2 live: buff.ly/qJhjjkL

Day 1 of the FreeBSD Vendor Summit is in progress at NetApp in San Jose. We’re discussing AI workflows, FreeBSD 15.0 updates, and commercial deployment needs across the ecosystem. You can follow today’s sessions live here: Day 1 Livestream: buff.ly/4bxbtzD

FreeBSD has officially joined the Open Container Initiative (OCI), marking an important step in aligning FreeBSD’s long-established jail technology with widely adopted container standards. Watch the discussion: buff.ly/023KSqB How do you see OCI compatibility influencing your use of FreeBSD?

The 2025 FreeBSD Vendor Summit begins tomorrow at NetApp Headquarters in San Jose, CA. The FreeBSD Foundation is excited to welcome the community to the 2025 FreeBSD Vendor Summit. You can follow tomorrow's sessions live here: buff.ly/4bxbtzD #FreeBSD #VendorSummit #OpenSource #Community

Thank you, NetApp, for hosting the upcoming FreeBSD Vendor Summit, taking place November 6–7, 2025 at NetApp Headquarters in San Jose, CA. We’re looking forward to joining industry partners, developers, and contributors for two days of collaboration. 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/pK1JcUa #FreeBSD

Big things are happening next week at the FreeBSD Vendor Summit 2025 — and we’re excited to share that Ian Evans, CEO of Karios.ai, will be one of our keynote speakers! Join us November 6–7 at NetApp Headquarters in San Jose to hear more. Register today: buff.ly/F18zkMq