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Our Executive Director, Deb Goodkin, has shared her Day 32 update in her ongoing journey running FreeBSD 15.0 on the Framework 12" Mini-Laptop.
For those interested in learning FreeBSD, the Handbook is a great starting point: buff.ly/CMNxAnp
Follow her Day 32 update: buff.ly/E40PLWd
For those interested in learning FreeBSD, the Handbook is a great starting point: buff.ly/CMNxAnp
Follow her Day 32 update: buff.ly/E40PLWd
February 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Our Executive Director, Deb Goodkin, has shared her Day 32 update in her ongoing journey running FreeBSD 15.0 on the Framework 12" Mini-Laptop.
For those interested in learning FreeBSD, the Handbook is a great starting point: buff.ly/CMNxAnp
Follow her Day 32 update: buff.ly/E40PLWd
For those interested in learning FreeBSD, the Handbook is a great starting point: buff.ly/CMNxAnp
Follow her Day 32 update: buff.ly/E40PLWd
We’re pleased to highlight an article from the latest edition of the FreeBSD Journal. In “printf(“Hello, srcmgr\n”);”, Mark Johnston introduces the Source Management (srcmgr) team and the role it plays in supporting FreeBSD source development.
Read the article:
buff.ly/0CeHKT6
#FreeBSD
Read the article:
buff.ly/0CeHKT6
#FreeBSD
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We’re pleased to highlight an article from the latest edition of the FreeBSD Journal. In “printf(“Hello, srcmgr\n”);”, Mark Johnston introduces the Source Management (srcmgr) team and the role it plays in supporting FreeBSD source development.
Read the article:
buff.ly/0CeHKT6
#FreeBSD
Read the article:
buff.ly/0CeHKT6
#FreeBSD
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.
Learn more and apply: buff.ly/x6H9Sy0
It's always encouraging to see continued investment in FreeBSD expertise across industries.
February 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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.
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: devsummit@FreeBSD.org
We look forward to receiving proposals and to another productive Developer Summit.
📅 Proposal deadline: March 25, 2026
📧 Submit proposals or questions: devsummit@FreeBSD.org
We look forward to receiving proposals and to another productive Developer Summit.
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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: devsummit@FreeBSD.org
We look forward to receiving proposals and to another productive Developer Summit.
📅 Proposal deadline: March 25, 2026
📧 Submit proposals or questions: devsummit@FreeBSD.org
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
Location: Pasadena, California | Dates: March 5–8, 2026
Registration is still open. Learn more and sign up here:
buff.ly/XedDyse
#FreeBSD #SCALE23x
February 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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
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
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
January 29, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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
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
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
January 28, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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
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
Every purchase helps support the FreeBSD Foundation’s mission and ongoing development work.
Explore the new buttons here:
buff.ly/34GUyOr
January 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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
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
Follow Deb’s latest update here:
buff.ly/i67lpgJ
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSD15 #FrameworkLaptop
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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
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
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
January 21, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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
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
The event brings together developers, maintainers, industry representatives, and policymakers on 29 January in Brussels.
Learn more and register: buff.ly/dzv3BA8
January 20, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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
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
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
January 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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
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
Follow her Day 12 update below: buff.ly/6oTgVi0
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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
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 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
January 13, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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 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
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
January 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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
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
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
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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
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
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
January 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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
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?
Follow her updates on LinkedIn to see what she tackles next: buff.ly/6BVNcHh?
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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?
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
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
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