Synopsis # This chapter introduces the OpenBSD operating system. It provides an overview of the project’s origins, its guiding principles, development practices, licensing approach, and areas of technical focus. Readers will gain a foundational understanding of the system and its goals before proceeding to installation and configuration topics. Historical Background # OpenBSD began in 1995 as a fork of NetBSD. The project was founded by Theo de Raadt after his departure from the NetBSD core...
