OpenZFS 2.3.0 introduces several key features, including RAIDZ expansion, fast deduplication, direct IO, JSON output for commands, support for long file names, and numerous performance improvements. This release also addresses critical bug fixes and supports FreeBSD releases 13.3 and 14.0 to 14.2.
OpenZFS 2.3.0 introduces several key features, including RAIDZ expansion, fast deduplication, direct IO, JSON output for commands, support for long file names, and numerous performance improvements. This release also addresses critical bug fixes and supports FreeBSD releases 13.3 and 14.0 to 14.2.
FreeBSD 13.3 EOL, booting FreeBSD on Steam Deck, porting to Pinephone Pro and more.
The post discusses the process of installing FreeBSD on a Steam Deck. The author shares their experience and the steps involved in booting FreeBSD on the handheld gaming device. This resource is valuable for BSD enthusiasts who are interested in experimenting with different operating systems on their Steam Deck, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of such a project.
This repository focuses on porting FreeBSD to run on the Pinephone Pro. It includes modifications and additional files to the FreeBSD source to enable this functionality. The project tracks changes that are intended to be merged upstream once ready. Key features include basic system functionalities such as booting via serial console, LED control, and battery status. However, significant hardware components like the modem, WiFi, and USB are not yet functional. The repo provides detailed instructions for setting up the development environment, building the kernel, and installing it on the device.
The Valuable News weekly series provides summaries of news, articles, and other interesting content related to UNIX/BSD/Linux systems. This edition covers a range of topics including porting FreeBSD to the PinePhone Pro, debunking FreeBSD myths, and various hardware and software updates..
OpenBSD is renowned for its focus on security, correctness, and simplicity, reflected in both the core operating system and the various sub-projects that the OpenBSD team maintains. This article explores key OpenBSD projects such as OpenSSH, OpenBGPD, OpenNTPD, OpenSMTPD, and LibreSSL. Each of these solutions was developed with the OpenBSD philosophy in mind, emphasizing clean, readable code and a proactive approach to security. The article provides an extensive look at these projects, their origins, unique advantages, and their roles in modern computing.
The HardenedBSD 13-STABLE package repository has been archived and is now permanently available at https://installers.hardenedbsd.org/packages/13-stable/.
This article discusses the suspend/resume functionality in FreeBSD, highlighting its stability over different versions. The author shares their experience with FreeBSD on desktops and laptops over two decades and provides videos demonstrating suspend/resume cycles on FreeBSD 12.2 and 14.1.
FreeBSD replaces sendmail with dma, Why We Use FreeBSD Over Linux: A CTO’s Perspective, How I fell in love with OpenBSD, A GDC package for macOS/aarch64, Validate Your FreeBSD rc.conf, Replacing Proxmox with FreeBSD and Bhyve, OPNsense 24.7.10 released, Printing With FreeBSD, and more.
The FreeBSD Foundation is hiring a Technical Marketing Manager to promote the adoption of FreeBSD. This role involves increasing awareness and adoption of FreeBSD by engaging with both technical and business audiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for open source technology. Responsibilities include developing marketing campaigns, collaborating with developers, and identifying key events for promotion. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the open source community and work with a dedicated team.
As of 31 December 2024, FreeBSD 13.3 has reached its end-of-life and will no longer receive support from the FreeBSD Security Team. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to a newer release. The announcement provides a list of currently supported branches and their estimated end-of-life dates.