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
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
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 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/
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.
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/
Everyone’s path to FreeBSD is a little different.
Maybe it started with curiosity, a challenge, or the search for something stable and open.
💬 We’d love to hear your story, what brought you to FreeBSD, and what keeps you here?
Your experiences help inspire others and highlight the many ways FreeBSD continues to grow through its community.
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Community #TechStories #FreeBSDFoundation
Huh, looks like with my Chinese copy of Intel 8260 AC (TL-8260D2W) — the iwlwifi is the good choice since the great work made by #FreeBSDFoundation Laptop Initiative 
(if I don't care about upload speed. And yes, I don't care)
Iwm driver: 10.1 Mbps / 2.6 Mbps download/upload, 29 ms jitter (1st screenshot)
Iwlwifi: 22.4 Mbps / 5.0 Mbps download/upload 0 ms jitter (2nd screenshot)
Wifibox: 17.4 Mbps / 27.8 Mbps download/upload, 0 ms jitter (3rd screenshot)
Obviously the same (shitty) AP from ISP was used.
🗳️ 2025 FreeBSD Community Survey – Insights Are In
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback in this year’s survey. Your input helps shape where FreeBSD is heading and how we prioritize our work.
📖 Read the full report here: https://freebsdfoundation.org/insights-from-the-2025-freebsd-community-survey/
#FreeBSD #CommunitySurvey #OpenSource #ContributorExperience #FreeBSDFoundation
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