Because ZFS may consume large amounts of RAM to cache various types of filesystem objects, it continuously monitors system RAM available to decide whether to shrink its caches. Some caches are shrunk using a dedicated thread, to which work is dispatched asynchronously. In some cases, the cache shrinking logic may dispatch excessive amounts of work to the "ARC pruning" thread, causing it to continue attempting to shrink caches even after resource shortages are resolved.
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. Unlike Linux distributions, which are modular and fragmented, FreeBSD takes a holistic approach to system development, providing a cohesive software bundle that includes the kernel, userspace, utilities, libraries, and documentation. This original concept set a standard for delivering a complete open source operating system to end users.
OpenBSD is a Cozy Operating System, Lichee Console 4A - RISC-V mini laptop, Lessons learned with XZ vulnerability, Techies vs spies: the xz backdoor debate, Not Not Porting 9front to Power64, One less Un*xy option for 32-bit PowerPC, and more.
It represents a selected subset of fixes deemed important for security or stability reasons since the release of NetBSD 9.3 in August 2022, as well some enhancements backported from the development branch. It is fully compatible with NetBSD 9.0. Users running 9.3 or an earlier release are strongly recommended to upgrade.
Youtube video tutorial showing how to install Haskell, setup VIM to use the Haskell Language Server and finally, write a simple program, compile it and run.
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The SSDF is a key resource for entities working with the US Government, facilitating compliance with NIST SP 800-218 Section 4e as recommended by the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in consultation with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This initiative aligns with the goals of Executive Order 14028, issued by the Biden Administration in May of 2021, and Memorandum M-22-18, issued in September of 2022, aimed at enhancing national cybersecurity.
Kubernetes and back - Why I don't run distributed systems, NetApp’s strategic contributions to FreeBSD: a deep dive into upstreaming efforts, Make your own E-Mail server - Part 2 - Adding Webmail and More with Nextcloud, Poudriere on Apple Silicon, One less Un*xy option for 32-bit PowerPC, and more.
A series of commits by Jeremie Courreges-Anglas (jca@) has modified tar(1) such that its default write format (for archives) is that of pax(1).
Continuation of news regarding iX focusing more on Linux and less on BSD, addressing some of the concerns of BSD users.
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The Travel Grant Application for BSDCan 2024 is now open. The FreeBSD Foundation can help you attend BSDCan 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.
The XZ Backdoor, NetBSD 10.0, iX announces that they will put out a release of TrueNAS 13.3, State of the Terminal, LibreSSL 3.8.4 and 3.9.1 released and more.