FreeBSD FoundationQuick fact: if you've ever streamed content on Netflix, used a PlayStation, or sent a packet through a Juniper router, you've touched FreeBSD.
Learn more about how FreeBSD is used today: https://freebsdfoundation.org/end-user-stories/
Mark your calendars, FreeBSD Week is almost here.
June 19 marks FreeBSD Day, celebrating 33 years since the FreeBSD project began.
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing community stories, project highlights, FreeBSD history, and a few surprises along the way.
Whether you’ve been running FreeBSD for decades or are just getting started, there’s something for you.
Stay tuned.
Learn more: https://freebsdfoundation.org/freebsd-day/
The May 2026 FreeBSD Foundation Newsletter is here!
This month, we’re sharing:
- A reminder that FreeBSD Day is June 19, plus a simple way to celebrate (and support the Foundation) through the FreeBSD Foundation Shop
- BSDCan + the FreeBSD Developer Summit are coming up June 17–20 in Ottawa (Dev Summit runs June 17–18). Registration is open.
Read the full newsletter: https://freebsdfoundation.org/news-and-events/newsletter/may-newsletter/
MalwareLabYesterday, it was a #FreeBSDday.
I finally took one of my old laptops and a spare SSD, and I tried to install #FreeBSD on it... However, things were not so smooth. My first attempt with the #ThinkPad X200 was not successful, the #FreeBSD installer hung several times during boot. However, when I changed X200 to X230i, the installation went very smoothly.
I remember that a year and a half ago, I followed @dwarmstrong and his #30DaysOfFreeBSD. It was inspirational to read about his journey, and I wanted to do sometimes somethnig similar - just test the new system and familiarize with it. Maybe now it is the right time to do it ;-)
As part of our #FreeBSDDay celebration, we're spotlighting what real users have to say about the impact of FreeBSD in their work.
🎥 At BSDCan last year, we had the chance to chat with Amy Margus from NetApp, who entered the FreeBSD world just two years ago after two decades in tech.
Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to embrace new tools, adapt, and grow. 🚀
📺 Watch the full clip of this interview here:
https://youtu.be/9KJndgUF4Ho?feature=shared
💡 What about FreeBSD inspires you?
Goliver32 years ago today, #FreeBSD was announced for the first time. I haven't tried this OS yet but I can assure you that I will because I want Quark, my OpenSource reverse proxy, to be supported on other Unix systems than Linux.
For this special occasion, I drew this little picture on #Krita 🙂
Patrick
Celebrating FreeBSD Day with a look back at the story behind our iconic BSD Daemon, Beastie!
Dr. Marshall Kirk McKusick walks us through how this legendary figure got its name, debunks the "demon" myth, and brings BSD culture to life with humor, history, and culture gems.
🎥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bKAp9Wremd0?si=_7QylTMDku8WyXFr
JazzynupeFreeBSD Day: Interview with Beastie, the BSD Daemon - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwlUjDBp5-Y
#FreeBSD #FreeBSDFoundation #Beastie #BSDDaemon #FreeBSDDay #KimMcMahon @FreeBSDFoundation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwlUjDBp5-Y
#FreeBSD #FreeBSDFoundation #Beastie #BSDDaemon #FreeBSDDay #KimMcMahon @FreeBSDFoundation
FreeBSD Day: Interview with Beastie, the BSD Daemon
Get ready to join Kim McMahon at 10am PT as she sits down for an exciting interview with Beastie to celebrate #FreeBSDDay! Discover the incredible journey of how Beastie became the iconic BSD mascot, their contributions to the BSD community, and even their favorite text editor!
Immediately afterward we will have an interview with Deb Goodkin, executive director of the FreeBSD Foundation!
https://www.youtube.com/live/uW9iEWv_UIE
