FreeBSD FoundationMar 31

BSDCan 2026 Travel Grant Applications Are Now Open

The FreeBSD Foundation is now accepting travel grant applications for BSDCan 2026 / FreeBSD Dev Summit, taking place June 17–20, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

📅 Application deadline: April 23, 2026

We encourage eligible community members to apply.

Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to submit your application:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/grants/travel-grants/

#FreeBSD #BSDCan2026 #OpenSource #FreeBSDFoundation #CommunitySupport

Show threadBruce Simpson, Ph.D.Mar 25
@ramsey @Npars01 @iaruffell @ammdias The age verification question for FreeBSD is tricky though. Traditionally it has been a server OS, so arguably excluded, but there is a strong initiative at the #FreeBSDFoundation to drive more desktop use. I am using Ubuntu at the moment but it actually lags behind FreeBSD on KDE support. I use it mainly so I can use netlab from ipspace.net (which I've yet to start with in anger) and NVidia CUDA compute support for the onboard RTX 500. That may change...
FreeBSD FoundationMar 25

The FreeBSD Foundation is now accepting travel grant applications for BSDCan 2026 / FreeBSD Dev Summit, taking place June 17–20, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

📅 Application deadline: April 23, 2026

We encourage eligible community members to apply.

Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to submit your application:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/grants/travel-grants/

#FreeBSD #BSDCan2026 #OpenSource #FreeBSDFoundation #CommunitySupport

Show threadShawn WebbMar 2

@bill I live in Colorado. The HardenedBSD server room is in my house. 🙂

The #FreeBSDFoundation is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

The right answer is not to start blocking the tech from the humans who need it most, but rather to fight the legislation, which is what I intend to do when/if it comes to that.

So, no, I'm not gonna stop hacking on #HardenedBSD because of stupid political games.

Everyone is welcomed to use HardenedBSD, regardless of who they are or where they were born or currently reside.

FreeBSD FoundationFeb 13

Join the FreeBSD Foundation at SCALE 23x this March, there’s still time to register.

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:

https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x

#FreeBSD #SCALE23x #OpenSource #Community #FreeBSDFoundation

FreeBSD FoundationFeb 2

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:
https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x

#FreeBSD #SCALE23x #OpenSource #Community #FreeBSDFoundation

FreeBSD FoundationJan 27

New in the FreeBSD Foundation Shop: I ❤️ FreeBSD Buttons

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:
https://freebsd-foundation.myshopify.com/products/i-love-freebsd-button
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #FreeBSDCommunity #FreeBSDFoundation

FreeBSD FoundationDec 19

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

FreeBSD FoundationDec 1

What Brings People to FreeBSD?

Recent comments on our community post showed just how diverse the paths into FreeBSD can be. Some users have been running FreeBSD since the 1990s for its stability and predictable behavior. Others found it through TrueNAS, books, mentors, user groups, or simply curiosity.

Thank you to everyone who shared their experience. These stories help newcomers see the many ways FreeBSD supports real-world work.

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Community #FreeBSDFoundation

FreeBSD FoundationOct 29

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.

Support the work that keeps FreeBSD running smoothly:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/donate/

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Donate #FreeBSDFoundation #halloween