Running common services on FreeBSD is simple. But sometimes you want to run several services on the same OS instance and have each service safely ‘contained’ away from one another. A web service isn’t a lot of use unless it’s presented to the internet, but that also opens up the possibility of a security compromise.| FreeBSD Foundation | A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and bu...
OpenZFS is a first class citizen on FreeBSD for a number of years now. Right from the installer, users can install a complete root-on-ZFS system. FreeBSD will create the necessary datasets for the base operating system, including one for /usr, /var, and /home. If disaster strikes and files get lost, ZFS can restore data by| FreeBSD Foundation
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Netgraph for the Rest of Us Netgraph for the Rest of Us Making FreeBSD’s powerful networking framework accessible to everyone who runs jail and VM guests By Daniel J. Bell A few years ago, I wrote about leveraging FreeBSD in datacenters as a performant and cost-effective alternative to cloud options using tools in the FreeBSD| FreeBSD Foundation
Last weekend, I visited my brother-in-law’s family. After being enthusiastically greeted by my niece and nephew, they quickly returned to their game on the PlayStation. “What are you playing?” I asked. “Minecraft!” they shouted. If you already know where this is going, you’re ahead of me. But if not, allow me to take you on| FreeBSD Foundation | A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and bu...
The FreeBSD Foundation kindly sponsored my trip to Ottawa for the BSDCan 2025 conference and FreeBSD Developer Summit. The event spanned four days, with the first two for the developer summit and the second two for the conference. Both took place at the University of Ottawa as they have in past years. I arrived […] The post BSDCan 2025 Trip Report – Chuck Tuffli first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation.| FreeBSD Foundation
The FreeBSD Foundation kindly sponsored my trip to Ottawa for the BSDCan 2025 conference and FreeBSD developer summit. We had the usual two-day developer summit on June 11th and 12th, followed by the conference proper on the 13th and 14th. Per my usual routine, I took the train from Toronto to Ottawa to attend BSDcan, […] The post BSDCan 2025 Trip Report – Mark Johnston first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation.| FreeBSD Foundation
The FreeBSD periodic utility is a built-in system to schedule and run regular (daily, weekly, monthly) maintenance jobs in the form of shell scripts. They include system health checks, security audits, and cleanup jobs. Custom jobs integrate into the existing framework thanks to periodic’s modular structure. In this post, we look at how to use […] The post An Introduction to FreeBSD’s Periodic System first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation.| FreeBSD Foundation
A little background Direct from its website: Galene (or Galène) is a videoconference server (an “SFU”) that is easy to deploy and that requires very moderate server resources. It was originally designed for lectures, conferences and student tutorials, but later turned out to be useful for traditional meetings. Galene has been used in production at| FreeBSD Foundation | A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and bu...
Updated: June 15, 2022 FreeBSD relies on the continued contributions of its user base to survive. Becoming involved is simple and there are a wide variety of tasks that users can contribute to. A large and growing number of international contributors, of various ages and areas of technical expertise, develop FreeBSD. There is always more| FreeBSD Foundation
Updated: February 5, 2022 Quality documentation is crucial to the success of FreeBSD, submitting documentation is one of the easiest ways to contribute to the project and anyone is welcome to submit! Willingness to contribute is the only membership requirement. Documentation Quick-Guide The first step to contribute is to subscribe to the FreeBSD documentation project| FreeBSD Foundation
Long-time FreeBSD community member, John Baldwin, was elected to the FreeBSD Foundation Board during the Annual Meeting on June 10, 2025. We sat down with John to learn more about his history with FreeBSD and what he’s most looking forward to accomplishing during his tenure. Tell us a little about yourself, and how you got […] The post FreeBSD Foundation Welcomes New Board Member: John Baldwin first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation.| FreeBSD Foundation
The Travel Grant Application for EuroBSDCon 2025 is now open. The Foundation can help you attend EuroBSDCon through our travel grant program. Travel grants are available to FreeBSD developers and advocates who need assistance with travel expenses for attending conferences related to FreeBSD development. Applications are due August 5, 2025. Find out more and apply […] The post EuroBSDCon 2025 Travel Grant Application Now Open first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation.| FreeBSD Foundation
Commissioned by the Sovereign Tech Agency, the Foundation is pleased to share that work began in April 2025 on a new project to enable Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for FreeBSD. This effort is part of a broader set of five strategic initiatives focused on advancing Zero Trust builds, SBOM adoption, CI/CD automation, enhanced security […] The post Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for FreeBSD Project first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation.| FreeBSD Foundation
Commissioned by the Sovereign Tech Agency, the Foundation is pleased to share that work began in April 2025 on a new project to further Ports and Package Security. This effort is part of a broader set of five strategic initiatives focused on advancing Zero Trust builds, SBOM adoption, CI/CD automation, enhanced security in Ports and| FreeBSD Foundation
Held at the beautiful Kia Oval cricket grounds in London on March 13, the Digital Security by Design Ecosystem Beacon Awards recognized the early adopters of CheriBSD and Morello. The awards sought to encourage more adoption, innovation, and contribution to the Open Source projects that serve as the foundation for this and so many breakthroughs.| FreeBSD Foundation
FreeBSD’s reputation for reliability and rock-solid stability is well earned. But when it comes to Wi-Fi, it’s had a rougher ride. For years, users struggled with slow speeds and outdated defaults. That’s been a long-standing pain point. The good news? That’s no longer the case. What’s Happening Now As of 2025, FreeBSD’s Wi-Fi support is| FreeBSD Foundation
There’s no denying that FreeBSD has historically maintained a reputation as a rock-solid and trustworthy server operating system. But there’s also the obviousness that most of the common open source desktop software can also run on FreeBSD. Many folks are therefore understandably coupling the solid base of FreeBSD to run on their laptops and desktops.| FreeBSD Foundation
I’ve been here at The Foundation for about three months now. During that time, I’ve had a few conversations with businesses using FreeBSD, and interested in using FreeBSD. On more than one occasion, a statement has cropped up that’s made me raise my eyebrows — because it’s not something I see, or even feel. That| FreeBSD Foundation
TL;DR The FreeBSD team got on top of a huge backlog problem with help from data visualization tools. We set up dashboards to track and sort over 7,000 old bugs. Now we fix bugs twice as fast as new ones come in and respond to users more quickly. FreeBSD Bug Management Challenge The FreeBSD project| FreeBSD Foundation | A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and bu...
As part of a larger investment by the Sovereign Tech Agency, the Foundation is pleased to announce commencement of a work package to improve the FreeBSD CI/CD processes. The Sovereign Tech Agency has commissioned work on five initiatives all designed to advance key areas of FreeBSD strength. This development package is one of those initiatives.| FreeBSD Foundation
ZFS has proven itself to be a reliable and trustworthy filesystem over many years of use. Its RAID-Z level, an advanced form of RAID-5, had a major flaw in its initial implementation: users couldn't add disks to a RAID-Z array. There was no easy way to expand it after initial creation, which meant creating a| FreeBSD Foundation
The FreeBSD Foundation’s Laptop Support and Usability Project is in full swing, and staying updated has never been easier. The first monthly report is now available. Highlights include: Graphics Driver – New documentation now provides clear guidance for developers updating DRM drivers from Linux to FreeBSD, fostering broader community support. The next focus is to| FreeBSD Foundation
FreeBSD has long been a top choice for IT professionals and organizations focused on servers and networking, and it is known for its unmatched stability, performance, and security. However, as technology evolves, FreeBSD faces a significant challenge: supporting modern laptops. To address this, the FreeBSD Foundation and Quantum Leap Research has committed $750,000 to improve| FreeBSD Foundation
We're excited to announce the release of the CIS® FreeBSD 14 Benchmark, a comprehensive guide designed to help you configure your FreeBSD systems securely and efficiently. Developed by a team of security specialists at the Center for Internet Security (CIS), this Benchmark provides consensus-based, best-practice guidelines to safeguard your systems against evolving threats. FreeBSD is| FreeBSD Foundation
There's a common misconception that third-party software for FreeBSD must be built from source using the ports tree. However, FreeBSD has long provided an official package collection, offering over 34,000 packages at the time of writing. The current package management tool, pkg(8), available since 2014, offers much more flexibility than the original pkg_install created by| FreeBSD Foundation
Investment to accelerate zero trust builds, SBOM, security tooling, and developer experience Boulder, CO - August 26, 2024—The FreeBSD Foundation, dedicated to advancing the open source FreeBSD operating system and supporting the community, announced that Germany’s Sovereign Tech Fund (STF) has agreed to invest €686,400 in the FreeBSD project to drive improvements in infrastructure, security,| FreeBSD Foundation
Imagine a world where common programming errors like buffer overflows are a thing of the past. As cybersecurity threats evolve, ensuring memory safety in programming is more crucial than ever. Memory safety vulnerabilities have been a persistent challenge since the early days of network computing, exemplified by the infamous Morris worm attack over three decades| FreeBSD Foundation
The May 2024 FreeBSD Developer Summit in Ottawa, Canada, was a rewarding community gathering that brought together developers, users, and enthusiasts for insightful discussions on innovations, strategic planning, and community collaboration. Here is a summary of the summit's key insights, recent developments, and central themes. Innovation and Modernization: Integrating modern tools and technologies like Rust| FreeBSD Foundation
FreeBSD is a category-defining open source operating system that carries forward the original Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) legacy, pioneered by the University of California, Berkeley Computer Systems Research Group (CSRG) in the 1970s and 1980s. Although the term "distribution" is now widely associated with Linux, its origins can be traced back to BSD's innovative approach.| FreeBSD Foundation
BOULDER, Colo., April 18, 2024—The FreeBSD Foundation, a public charity dedicated to supporting the FreeBSD operating system, today announced the release of Version 1 of the FreeBSD Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) Attestation for its partner organizations that have contributed at the Silver level and above. The SSDF is a key resource for entities working| FreeBSD Foundation
Powering up the future: the new FreeBSD cluster in Chicago| FreeBSD Foundation
We are excited to announce that the FreeBSD Project has again been selected as a mentoring organization for the Google Summer of Code 2024! We’re proud to be one of the 195 projects chosen to introduce new developers to the open source development community. The list of accepted organizations can be found here, alongside further information| FreeBSD Foundation
By Deb Goodkin, Executive Director, FreeBSD Foundation As we enter another year, I am excited to share our approach to the FreeBSD Foundation's budget for 2024. Our commitment to supporting the FreeBSD community and project remains steadfast, funded entirely through the generous contributions of donations and grants. Starting the process early Our budgeting journey begins| FreeBSD Foundation
It’s that time of year again. We’ve closed the books on our 2023 accounting, and I’m very pleased to share that because of you, the FreeBSD Foundation raised $1,263,772.05 towards our goal last year! Thank you to everyone who helped us continue our work advancing and supporting the FreeBSD operating system. I’d also like to| FreeBSD Foundation
In November 2023, after completing all the necessary work to bring FreeBSD 14.0 to fruition, Glen Barber, the Release Engineering Team Lead for FreeBSD, passed the leadership baton to Colin Percival, the former Deputy Release Engineering Team Lead. Thanking Glen BarberThe FreeBSD community deeply appreciates Glen Barber for his invaluable contributions and steadfast dedication. As| FreeBSD Foundation
Introduction FreeBSD is an outstanding choice for those seeking a modern, enterprise-class open source operating system. Its permissive licensing, superior security, exceptional performance, and rock-solid stability make it an ideal solution for businesses and organizations of all sizes. FreeBSD 13.3-RELEASE offers significant enhancements to infrastructure, hardware compatibility, and security, further demonstrating its value to the| FreeBSD Foundation
Why am I so invested in the success of FreeBSD? Aside from my role in the Foundation which is to support FreeBSD, I have great respect for the Project and how it operates on an open and transparent governance model. I love the idea that anyone can have a say. Here is a run-down on| FreeBSD Foundation
It's the time of year again to reflect back on the Foundation-sponsored FreeBSD development work. We do this for one key reason. It's essential to engage with the community - developers, users, or anyone who values FreeBSD. More engagement from a broader community simply makes us better. If you read through this piece and have| FreeBSD Foundation
Yet another year is coming to an end and we’re taking a look back at how we advocated for FreeBSD in 2023. Highlights include a return to regularly attending in-person events, celebrating 30 years of FreeBSD, increasing the number of FreeBSD interns, and increasing our PR efforts. All of these efforts combined work towards a| FreeBSD Foundation
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