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EuroBSDCon 2025, Zagreb, September 2025
The Call for Talk and Presentation proposals for EuroBSDCon 2025 is now open.
Enter your submission at https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2025/
Please also visit the main website https://2025.eurobsdcon.org/ for information about the conference.
See you in Zagreb!
#eurobsdcon #bsd #conference #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #unix #development #devops #freesoftware #libresoftware @eurobsdcon
I've just launched the version of my blog with a BSD-based theme. The main colors are inspired by the BSDs, and badges will appear if a post includes one (or more) BSD in its categories. I've applied a few fixes (there are more to come), but it's already fully usable.
The site is designed to be navigable even without images or JavaScript, and can be used with text-based browsers. The only feature that requires JavaScript is the search function, which runs locally in the user's browser for maximum security and privacy.
For those who have already visited the site in recent days, you might not see the new theme correctly as some CSS parts could still be cached in your browser. I’ve set long expiration times for the CSS, so browsers may not notice the changes right away.
EuroBSDCon 2025, Zagreb, September 2025
The Call for Talk and Presentation proposals for EuroBSDCon 2025 is now open.
Enter your submission at https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2025/
Please also visit the main website https://2025.eurobsdcon.org/ for information about the conference.
See you in Zagreb!
#eurobsdcon #bsd #conference #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #unix #development #devops #freesoftware #libresoftware @eurobsdcon
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#verblog #vernews #news #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #linux #unix #zfs #opnsense #ghostbsd #solaris #vermadenday
Did you know? The largest package repository for Unix-like systems (Linux, macOS {certified Unix}, *BSD and friends packages) award goes to Nix, AUR (Arch & co), Debian & co, and FreeBSD. Here is the ranking. https://repology.org/
#linux #unix #freebsd #macos #opensource
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This image provides top repositories by total number of packaged projects for Unix, *BSD,, macOS and Linux systems. The ranking is as follows with number of packages:
1. nix (nixpkgs unstable) - 102721
2. AUR - 76329
3. Debian+derivs (Raspbian Testing) - 42425
4. FreeBSD Ports - 31548
5. GNU Guix - 29966
6. Fedora (Fedora 40) - 24210
7. Rosa (Rosa 2021.1) - 19632
8. ALT Sisyphus - 19434
9. Gentoo (LiGurOS develop) - 19278
10. MacPorts - 19209
Source https://repology.org/
When I launched the #BoxyBSD project my goal was to create a welcoming, free space for beginners to dive into BSD-based systems and learn at their own pace. I’m a huge fan of free and open-source software, so I naturally gravitated toward Matrix for the chat setup right from the start. But honestly, #Matrix isn’t always the smoothest ride - especially for newcomers. It can get a bit tricky, and that’s the last thing I want when I’m trying to make people feel at ease. My focus is on helping beginners get comfortable, encouraging them to experiment, and letting them discover the value of #BSD (like #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD, etc.) for themselves - not throwing them into something that might feel overwhelming.
That’s why I decided to add a Discord server alongside Matrix. It’s just simpler for a lot of people, and I want to meet folks where they’re at. But I’m not a fan of scattered conversations across platforms - it drives me nuts - so I’ve bridged the main channels on Discord and Matrix. That way, we’re all still chatting together, no matter which spot you prefer - simply one thing: #RUNBSD!
We need something like a website where people who use NetBSD on desktops can register their usage/use.
Some troll posted on a NetBSD chat that the system is a meme, and that made me reflective.
Okay, don’t judge me—I know that NetBSD is a multi-purpose operating system, but having some system information about desktop usage would be good.
I'm pleased to announce that my company, Prodottoinrete Group SRL, will be a BRONZE SPONSOR of EuroBSDCon 2025.
The organizers do a great job managing everything, and the least we can do is offer a (small) contribution to help the conference maintain the current standards, which, in my opinion, are extremely high.
So, a big thank you to the organizers, the speakers, and everyone who contributes to making this event so great.
#RunBSD #FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #DragonflyBSD #HardenedBSD #GhostBSD #AllTheBSDs #BSD #EuroBSDCon #EuroBSDCon2025 #EuroBSDCon25
Hello, I am a Dell R630. I’m a few years old, but I’ve never been used. Stefano brought me along to finally get me running. I’ll be running FreeBSD, some VMs, and a few jails. With some new disks, I’ll serve Nextcloud to my owners and make everyone happy.
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The image shows the front panel of a Dell PowerEdge R630 server. The panel includes a set of control buttons (with arrows and checkmark icons) and a label for the server model "PowerEdge R630." Below, there's a hard drive labeled "SATA 1TB 7.2K." The server appears to be newly unpacked and is surrounded by bubble wrap.
#RUNBSD in #Duesseldorf (.de) & #Kiew (.UA)!
Preparing the next nodes in new locations for my @BoxyBSD project. Grab your free #VPS instance running #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD and many other BSD based systems.
PS: Looking for upstream sponsors in new zones in Asia & Oceanic regions. #IPv6 only (/48 is enough, RIPE delegation, 2x 1G upstream)
I'm starting to prepare the ideas for the talk I'll give at OSDay (https://osday.dev/agenda) next month. One of the issues I often face is explaining to people that just because I appreciate and prefer using the BSDs doesn't mean I'm AGAINST Linux. I never liked the "distro wars" even twenty-five years ago because I’ve always thought that, in the end, we’re all heading in the same direction.
The message I’ll try to convey isn’t that I don’t want to use Linux, but that the BSDs are more suited to the ways I use them, and why, in my opinion, they can also be useful to those who will attend. In other words, I’ll suggest giving them a try.
In an extremely polarized world (even in tech), it probably won’t be easy.
Just before the Covid emergency, I was offered a "challenge" talk (by a Windows sysadmin I know). People, he said, love this kind of format. I declined. For me, it's just about using the right tool for the right purpose, not a war.
Dialogue, not battle.
#RunBSD #FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #Linux #Talk #Presentations
💻 Me: "Alright, it's probably time to order a new laptop for conferences. Nothing too expensive, but powerful enough. Maybe something customizable. I think about it for a few days… and decide: I'll get a Framework!"
🔗 Opens website…
🎤 Framework: "Hey! We're announcing a new laptop on February 25th!"
🤦♂️ Me: "Well… guess I'll wait and see. But… will I get it in time for the March 21st conference? 😅"
#Docker alike container management on #FreeBSD? Let's have a look at #Kleene - which works very similar to Docker and makes the shift for Linux users even easier to #Jails without having deeper knowledge but by benefiting of all the features on Jails.
#klee #kleened #bsd #runbsd #linux #container #howto #devops #community #jails #freebsdjail #container #containerization #jailmanager #manager #jls
https://gyptazy.com/howto-kleene-as-a-container-management-platform-for-freebsd/
About a month ago, while talking with a colleague who had experience only with Linux, he mentioned that he knew of the BSDs but had never "had the courage" to try them. I suggested he give them a shot, reminding him not to think of BSDs as "just another Linux" but as entirely different operating systems. Focusing on security, I recommended OpenBSD - also mentioning HardenedBSD, sure it would pique his interest.
A few hours ago, he called me about something else and confirmed that for weeks now, he's been using OpenBSD on his laptop (disk encrypted), FreeBSD on two servers, and NetBSD on an embedded device at home. He plans to experiment with HardenedBSD and DragonflyBSD in the coming weeks.
However, he did have one complaint: we've known each other for five years, and I never encouraged him to try this earlier! 😀
#BSD #OpenBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #HardenedBSD #DragonflyBSD #Security #Tech #FOSS #RunBSD
Submission deadline for BSDCan is TOMORROW, February 12, 2025!
Read up on how to submit here: https://www.bsdcan.org/2025/papers.html, then find and use the submission link!
The conference itself is
June 11-12 for tutorials
June 13-14 for talks, BOFs and sundry events
If you are doing something interesting with #BSD systems, act NOW to get your proposal in"
Looking forward to seeing you in #Ottawa! #openbsd #netbsd #freebsd #unix #development #networking #devops #sysadmin #experience #conference #bsdcan
Don't miss out on the insights from FOSDEM'25! The recording of "How FreeBSD Security Audits Have Improved our Security Culture" is now available to watch online. Learn about Alpha-Omega's work with the FreeBSD Foundation, the vulnerabilities identified, and the future of security in FreeBSD.
Watch the video and download the slides here: https://buff.ly/42OoyTC #FreeBSD #SecurityAudit #OpenSource #FOSDEM25 #AlphaOmega #infosec
Hey #homelab users!
You probably already know me by my free @BoxyBSD project and I often got asked about IPv4 addresses. Currebtly, I tinker with a new but also honestly not free service. The idea is creating a static IP service for homelab users. I'm aware that there're already some around, so what could be some benefits here?
- Static single #IPv4 & #IPv6 /48 (so you can subnet your homelab to several /64 without breaking #slacc)
- Bigger subnets (IPv4: /29, /28, /27 | IPv6: /32)
- Full RIPE personalization (inc. abuse & Co)
- #OpenVPN, #Wireguard, #GRE Support
- Auto configure (e.g., you load the wireguard config on any client and the addresses Arena immediately bound to that interface)
- Split usage / multiple tunnels: Use different IPs from your subnets at different locations
- Integration into #BoxyBSD
- Location in Germany or Netherlands (selectable)
- Hosted on redundant #FreeBSD nodes
Pricing:
- The starter package probably around 10€/month (not more) + 15€ setup including 2T traffic
- Pricing for addiriinal/larger subnets not yet sure, probably higher setup fees to avoid hoppers and spamers to keep the addresses clean
- Optional traffic packages (when exceeding speed Limit of 10Mbit which should still be ok for most homelabs)
World this be interesting? Im aware that many ones already do this by VPS themselves, so this might just be a bit easier and optionally offering whole networks including RIPE personalizations.
#hosting #Server #kubernetes #Lab #homelab #home #homelabs #homelabcommunity #homelabnetworking #network #networking #tunnel #tunnelbroker #proxmox #XCPng #Virtualisation #virtualization #traffic #BGP
Fresh from the @bsdcan program committee - submissions are coming in, but we can still take more!
If you have not made your submission, you have until Wednesday, February 12th to get yours in!
Go to https://www.bsdcan.org/2025/papers.html to orient yourself, then submit via the submission link.
BSDCan is in Ottawa, with tutorials June 11-12, 2025, talks June 13-14, 2025
#bsdcan #conference #bsd #unix #development #freebsd #netbsd #openbsd #sysadmin #devops #ottawa #canada
(REPOST for the CET morning crowd)
Vincent - @videlft - performed some interesting performance tests and his results were similar to mine. I'd suggest reading his article:
Which platform is the best to run FreeBSD VM ? Linux/KVM or FreeBSD/bhyve ?
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I would like to invite everyone, whether passionate about BSD systems or not, to pay attention to the Berkeley Forest, created and developed by @bforest . Several months ago, Ben contacted me and gave me a preview of what he was creating. I was fascinated by his passion and the result, the potential, and what this could bring.
I encourage you to visit and see what it's about, and for any information, you can directly contact Ben.
Also, I want to publicly apologize because I promised multiple times that I would connect to see the changes Ben had made, with pride, but I have never been able (until now) to keep that promise. Both due to objective reasons and my own fault.
If you notice, I haven't participated in any online meetings (except for those strictly necessary for my work), and things are connected – without going into details.
So, the least I can do is suggest you take a tour of the Berkeley Forest and contact Ben, who will be more than happy to show you what he has been able to conceive and create.
I would recommend that you take a look at #OpenBSD httpd first, then probably nginx on either #FreeBSD or #NetBSD ...
But even Apache or lighthttpd would do the job very easily.
I used to compile thttpd to server static pages and graphical items but I am afraid it has not seen a lot of dev in recent years.
Full disclosure: I will probably move my own (static pages) site to OpenBSD+httpd in the near future.