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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
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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
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January 5, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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
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.
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.
December 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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.
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
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
December 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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
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 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
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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 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?
Read the full report:
buff.ly/tYlcc2d
As you review the update, is there a particular area of development that stood out to you?
December 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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?
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
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
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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
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
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
December 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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
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
This year’s advocacy and outreach work helped expand FreeBSD’s visibility in meaningful ways.
Read Part 1 here:
buff.ly/KwLRUzc
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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
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.
Watch it here:
buff.ly/NPPa14a
Have you tried FreeBSD 15.0 yet? We’d be interested in hearing your experience.
FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE is out!
FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE is now available for download! Let's take a look!
Get it here: https://www.freebsd.org/where/
Gary is interested in sponsorships from storage device makers for an upcoming…
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December 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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.
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
Explore the shop:
buff.ly/20SmZca
#FreeBSD
December 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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
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
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
December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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
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
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
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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
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
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
December 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
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
Thank you, Sam, for documenting this work. buff.ly/BBadpkG
December 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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
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
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
December 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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
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.
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.
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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.
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 encourage the community to read the full update here:
buff.ly/fJc5cq8
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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 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
Read more: buff.ly/EL1qm73
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
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
Read Leah’s report here:
buff.ly/zIFFhmd
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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
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
Learn more about how your contributions make an impact: buff.ly/GS7GbR1
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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
Learn more about how your contributions make an impact: buff.ly/GS7GbR1