Kristof Provost

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FreeBSD hacker. Has been known to touch pf and lived to regret it.
Strong opinions on bikes and the need to crush all cars into tiny cubes.
Rather foolishly volunteered to run EuroBSDCon 2026 in Brussels.
Ceterum autem censeo FTP esse delendam.
CountryBelgium
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Websitehttps://www.sigsegv.be

Reminder: AI "generated" code is 100% plagiarized. You must not accept code of unknown provenance into your code base. Doing so opens you up to potential copyright infringement lawsuits. Nobody needs a repeat of the SCO vs IBM lawsuit over ownership of Unix.

Accepting AI-assisted code is just legally untenable. That's black and white, there's nothing to debate. Projects that accept it are idiots and should be shunned.

https://mastodon.social/@hyc/114777864519941643

Stop using AI, people. I don't care if it makes things easier for you. You're sucking up water, burning the planet, models were trained on stolen data, and you're making the rich even richer. And I didn't even list all of the issues with AI.

BSD Conference in NL

On Saturday, 9th of May, there is the Spring edition of BSD-NL  Our lovely BSD conference, held in the Netherlands. Or more specifically, in Utrecht - which is the centre of our little country.

Do you use the BSDs in any way - whether personally, professionally? Everyone with even the slightest interest into the BSDs is welcome, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned maintainer/contributor  There will be a couple of talks/presentations, plenty of room and time to hack - and to socialize if that is your thing  

So: grab a ticket, join the awesomeness: BSDNL.nl  And follow @bsd_nl  

#BSDNL #BSD #RUNBSD #OpenBSD #HardenedBSD #SecBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #DragonflyBSD #GhostBSD #EvenMyMotherRunsBSD

BSD-NL β€” BSD-NL

πŸ“’ The Call for Papers is open for BSD-NL Conference – Spring 2026 πŸ“’

We are looking for talks on any *BSD πŸ‘πŸ˜ˆβ›³ topic!

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, we want to hear from you.

Share your ideas and join us in Utrecht!
πŸ”— https://events.bsdnl.nl/early2026/

πŸ“† 2026-05-09 / May 9th 2025
πŸ• 10:00-23:00 CET
πŸ“ Brouwerij Maximus (Utrecht)
🌐 https://bsdnl.nl

#BSDNL #RUNBSD #BSD #OpenBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #HardenedBSD #SecBSD #DragonflyBSD

πŸ“’ Looking for first-time *BSD speakers! πŸ˜ˆβ›³οΈπŸ‘

The EuroBSDCon 2026 Call for Papers is open, and we’d love to hear from you, yes you! Whether you are just starting out or have a unique perspective to share, your voice matters.

Have you:
- Discovered something cool about *BSD?
- Solved a tricky problem or learned a useful thing?
- Want to share how *BSD can make a first-time user experience better?

This is your chance to share your story, learn from others, and grow as a speaker in a supportive community.

πŸ”— Submit your idea here: https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2026/cfp
πŸ“… Deadline: June 20, 2026

We are here to help, mentorship and guidance available!

#RUNBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #EuroBSDCon #EuroBSDCon2026 #BSD #Conference #CFP #FirstTimeSpeaker

πŸ“’ Calling all BSD enthusiasts! πŸ˜ˆβ›³οΈπŸ‘

The call for papers for EuroBSDCon 2026 in Brussels is open, and we're looking for your brilliant ideas! 🌟

Got a groundbreaking discovery in *BSD applications, architecture, or implementation? Or maybe you've cracked the code on performance and security? We want to hear from you!

Don't miss this chance to:
- Demonstrate how *BSD are tackling today’s challenges and solving real-world problems.
- Explore the inner workings of *BSD, share your expertise on its design, structure, and innovation.
- Unveil your best practices, clever hacks, and practical tips for optimizing and fine-tuning *BSD.
- Unlock the full potential of *BSD to maximizing efficiency, speed, and scalability.
- Showcase your expertise in hardening *BSD and building robust defenses against modern threats.
- Highlight how *BSD is driving change in economic, organizational, and societal contexts.

https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2026/cfp

Deadline: June 20, 2026 πŸ•’

Let's make EuroBSDCon 2026 the best one yet! See you in Brussels! 🌟

EuroBSDCon 2026 in Brussels, Belgium πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ
September 09-13, 2026

#RUNBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #EuroBSDCon #EuroBSDCon2026 #BSD #Conference #CFP

@s1m0n4 Also, Bolton is a soulless ghoul who's wanted war with Iran forever, so we should not in fact do what he says. If we decide to listen to him at all we should do so only so we can do the opposite of what he says we should do.
@girlonthenet Bikes are magic.

@gumnos @mwl I'm afraid so, yes.

Between you and me, he's been known to wear shirts, even.

*shakes head sadly*
What's the world coming to?