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SCALE 23x is happening this week!
We’re excited to be back at SCALE, one of the best places to connect with the people building and supporting open source in the real world.

This year, we’re looking forward to:
Meeting community members, from new to longtime FreeBSD users

Connecting with fellow open source organizations and exploring what’s ahead in 2026
If you’ll be at SCALE 23x, stop by booth #112 and say hello; we’d love to meet you.

https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x
#SCALE23x #FreeBSD #OpenSource

New to FreeBSD and not sure where to start? You’re not alone.

In this second video of the series, I'm walking through the FreeBSD Foundation's Getting Started page.

On this page, you’ll find:
— The official FreeBSD Handbook
— Installation guides for desktops and virtual machines
— Step-by-step written walkthroughs for common setup options
— Links to community spaces: forums, Discord, Reddit, and LinkedIn

https://freebsdfoundation.org/resource/getting-started-with-freebsd/

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #DeveloperCommunity #FreeBSDProject

Help us improve our FreeBSD installation guides

We're updating our resources for people who want to try FreeBSD in a virtual machine for the first time.

If you're thinking about installing FreeBSD in a VM to test it out, what platform are you using as the host?

Let us know in the comments, your feedback will help us create guides that match how people are actually using FreeBSD today.

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:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/printfhello-srcmgrn/

#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #OpenSource #SoftwareDevelopment #Community

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, learn about ongoing work, and engage with the broader BSD community.

Learn more about FOSDEM 2026:
https://fosdem.org/2026/

Explore the BSD DevRoom schedule:
https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/bsd-illumos-bhyve-openzfs/

Community Spotlight: How FreeBSD Is Inspiring New Users Through Real-World Experiences

We’re pleased to see how the community is responding to our Executive Director Deb Goodkin’s ongoing series documenting her experience running FreeBSD 15.0 on the Framework 12" Mini laptop.

Deb is now on Day 18 of her journey, sharing daily progress as she evaluates FreeBSD in everyday workflows.

Follow her latest update here:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/deb-goodkin-b282924a_day-18-of-freebsd-150-on-my-framework-12-activity-7419942116832833536-KdPO

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSD15 #FrameworkLaptop

New in the Q4 2025 FreeBSD Journal: FreeBSD 15.0 Fixes and Features

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. It’s a valuable overview for anyone upgrading or evaluating the release.

Read the full article:

https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/freebsd-15-0-fixes-and-features/

#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #FreeBSD15

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 system’s sound stack.

It’s an informative read for anyone interested in how FreeBSD manages audio at a low level or looking to better understand the tools available for tuning and debugging sound.

Read the full article:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/vox-freebsd-how-sound-works/

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.

📅 Submission deadline: January 17, 2026

Details & submission guidelines: https://www.bsdcan.org/2026/papers.html

We encourage developers, researchers, and practitioners across the BSD ecosystem to participate.

#BSDCan #FreeBSD #OpenSource

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
-Credentials Transitions with mdo(1) and mac_do(4)
-Printf("Hello, srcmgr\n");
-FreeBSD and Google Summer of Code 2025

Read it here: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/

#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal

Which type of FreeBSD swag item do you prefer?

We’re planning our 2026 event merch and would appreciate your input. Vote and let us know what you’d be excited to pick up!

Happy New Year! 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 and explore practical approaches to open-source governance, compliance, and security.

Learn more and register: https://www.eclipse-foundation.events/event/code-compliance-2026/summary

#CodeCompliance #CRA #CyberResilienceAct #opensource

Happy New Year from the FreeBSD Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who contributed, collaborated, and supported FreeBSD throughout 2025. Your work and generosity helped strengthen the Project and expand its reach across the community.

We look forward to another year of development, engagement, and continued progress in 2026.

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Community #HappyNewYear #HNY #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:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/infrastructure-modernization-commissioned-by-the-sovereign-tech-agency/
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Infrastructure

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

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. The article highlights progress in hardware enablement, driver development, installer changes, and the roadmap for continued improvements in 2026.

Read the update:

https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/freebsd-closes-the-laptop-gap-year-one-project-update/

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #LaptopSupport #FreeBSDFoundation

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.

Featured items include:

• Embroidered trucker hat
• Rectangle mouse pad
• Spiral notebook
• FreeBSD speaker

Each donation helps the Foundation continue its efforts in development support, advocacy, and community programs.

Explore the shop:
https://freebsd-foundation.myshopify.com/

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.

If you’re organized, mission-driven, and want to support a global open-source project at the organizational level, we’d love to hear from you. Full details and how to apply here: https://freebsdfoundation.org/freebsd-foundation-administration-manager/

Please feel free to share with anyone in your network who might be a good fit.

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.

Some of the areas highlighted include image publishing workflows, testing practices, and establishing communication channels that make it easier to surface issues and share updates.

Read the full post: https://www.daemonology.net/blog/2025-11-08-How-to-support-FreeBSD-on-your-cloud.html
#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.

Key updates include a production-ready pkgbase system for more flexible installations and upgrades, enhancements to desktop and laptop usability, significant performance gains in AWS, and refinements to FreeBSD’s privilege and security model.

Read the full overview: https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/freebsd-15-why-youll-want-it/

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSD15