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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
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
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
An introduction to OCI Containers on FreeBSD | FreeBSD Foundation
I doubt you've been living under a rock for at least the last decade, so I won't explain containers for you. I will, however, mention what the Open Container Initiative (OCI) is, since FreeBSD has…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
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 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
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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 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
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
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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
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
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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
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
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
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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?
Watch the discussion:
buff.ly/023KSqB
How do you see OCI compatibility influencing your use of FreeBSD?
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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?
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
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
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
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
We’re looking forward to joining industry partners, developers, and contributors for two days of collaboration.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/pK1JcUa
#FreeBSD
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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
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
Join us November 6–7 at NetApp Headquarters in San Jose to hear more.
Register today: buff.ly/F18zkMq
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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
Join us November 6–7 at NetApp Headquarters in San Jose to hear more.
Register today: buff.ly/F18zkMq
Using FreeBSD shouldn’t be scary 🎃
Every reliable update, enhancement, and supported platform depends on the work of the FreeBSD community — and the support that makes that work possible.
Your contribution plays a direct role in keeping FreeBSD stable, modern, and trusted.
buff.ly/sCRQ7ca
Every reliable update, enhancement, and supported platform depends on the work of the FreeBSD community — and the support that makes that work possible.
Your contribution plays a direct role in keeping FreeBSD stable, modern, and trusted.
buff.ly/sCRQ7ca
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Using FreeBSD shouldn’t be scary 🎃
Every reliable update, enhancement, and supported platform depends on the work of the FreeBSD community — and the support that makes that work possible.
Your contribution plays a direct role in keeping FreeBSD stable, modern, and trusted.
buff.ly/sCRQ7ca
Every reliable update, enhancement, and supported platform depends on the work of the FreeBSD community — and the support that makes that work possible.
Your contribution plays a direct role in keeping FreeBSD stable, modern, and trusted.
buff.ly/sCRQ7ca
SCALE is back for 2026
If you’ve been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your story, research, or project with one of the largest open-source audiences in North America.
Submit your proposal: buff.ly/1VOxRY7
If you’ve been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your story, research, or project with one of the largest open-source audiences in North America.
Submit your proposal: buff.ly/1VOxRY7
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
SCALE is back for 2026
If you’ve been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your story, research, or project with one of the largest open-source audiences in North America.
Submit your proposal: buff.ly/1VOxRY7
If you’ve been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your story, research, or project with one of the largest open-source audiences in North America.
Submit your proposal: buff.ly/1VOxRY7
We’re one week away from the November FreeBSD Vendor Summit!
On November 6–7, join FreeBSD developers and industry partners at NetApp’s headquarters for two days of direct collaboration, and strategic planning.
📍 NetApp Headquarters | November 6–7, 2025
Save your spot:
buff.ly/F18zkMq
#FreeBSD
On November 6–7, join FreeBSD developers and industry partners at NetApp’s headquarters for two days of direct collaboration, and strategic planning.
📍 NetApp Headquarters | November 6–7, 2025
Save your spot:
buff.ly/F18zkMq
#FreeBSD
October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re one week away from the November FreeBSD Vendor Summit!
On November 6–7, join FreeBSD developers and industry partners at NetApp’s headquarters for two days of direct collaboration, and strategic planning.
📍 NetApp Headquarters | November 6–7, 2025
Save your spot:
buff.ly/F18zkMq
#FreeBSD
On November 6–7, join FreeBSD developers and industry partners at NetApp’s headquarters for two days of direct collaboration, and strategic planning.
📍 NetApp Headquarters | November 6–7, 2025
Save your spot:
buff.ly/F18zkMq
#FreeBSD
Call for FreeBSD Talk Proposals - #SCaLE21x
If you’ve been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your story, research, or project with one of the largest open-source audiences in North America.
Submit your proposal: buff.ly/1VOxRY7
#FreeBSD
If you’ve been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your story, research, or project with one of the largest open-source audiences in North America.
Submit your proposal: buff.ly/1VOxRY7
#FreeBSD
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Call for FreeBSD Talk Proposals - #SCaLE21x
If you’ve been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your story, research, or project with one of the largest open-source audiences in North America.
Submit your proposal: buff.ly/1VOxRY7
#FreeBSD
If you’ve been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your story, research, or project with one of the largest open-source audiences in North America.
Submit your proposal: buff.ly/1VOxRY7
#FreeBSD