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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 32m

We’re excited to highlight that the FreeBSD Vendor Summit returns this November 5-6 at NetApp’s headquarters! If your company depends on FreeBSD, or is exploring how it can, this is your opportunity to connect and be part of the conversation. Learn more and register: buff.ly/j0WibfK

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 4h

Our October update looks at the work completed so far, what’s underway, and how the Foundation is helping prepare the FreeBSD ecosystem for the CRA. Read the full update to learn more: buff.ly/ezDiql3 #FreeBSD #CyberResilienceAct #OpenSource #Cybersecurity

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

At EuroBSDCon 2026, FreeBSD Foundation Project Manager Alice Sowerby joined Pierre Pronchery and Peter Hansteen for a full-day tutorial on the Cyber Resilience Act. If you missed the session, view the presentation slides: bit.ly/4xPZHLf FreeBSD vendors can also contact cra@freebsdfoundation.org

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Registration is now open for the November 2026 FreeBSD Vendor Summit! On November 5-6, join FreeBSD developers and industry partners at NetApp’s headquarters for two days of direct collaboration, technical discussion, and strategic planning. Register now: bit.ly/4AS4O0a

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November 2026 FreeBSD Vendor Summit

Don't miss the two-day November 2026 FreeBSD Vendor Summit with talks from NetApp, Karios, Klara, and more!

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Interested in contributing to FreeBSD but not sure where to start? Read our intern spotlight to learn more about Nimish’s experience and his advice for students and new contributors interested in getting involved: buff.ly/0PORBAn #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Internship

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In this Q2 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Tom Jones sits down with FreeBSD developer Baptiste Daroussin to discuss the evolution of FreeBSD packaging, the development of NuageInit, and how the Project has progressed since his 2018 talk. Read the full interview: bit.ly/4iCIa5g

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Call for Proposals – CHERITech’26 This is your chance to submit a talk or poster and share your work with the CHERI community. The CHERITech’26 Call for Papers closes today! 📅 November 12–13, 2026 | Location: Munich, Germany at SEMICON Europa Submit your proposal: buff.ly/iRn9TbE

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're proud to sponsor #Nerdearla Argentina 2026 From September 22–26, thousands of people will experience five days of talks, workshops, and activities alongside a vibrant tech community. 📍 @CCKonex + online Free registration at nerdearla.com

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

FreeBSD 14.5-RELEASE is now available! As the sixth release of the stable/14 branch, FreeBSD 14.5 focuses primarily on maintenance, including bug fixes, driver updates, and updated versions of externally maintained software. Explore the release notes and learn more: buff.ly/F1vyxGS #FreeBSD

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

FreeBSD Foundation Lunch & Learn Today: Transitioning the FreeBSD Vulnerability Database from VuXML to OSV 📅 Wednesday, September 2 | 11:00 AM CDT / 16:00 UTC Speaker: Tuukka Pasanen | FreeBSD Foundation Lunch & Learn YouTube Live Link: buff.ly/m5XZp1S #FreeBSD

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join Klara's Allan Jude and FreeBSD Security Officer Gordon Tetlow for a technical webinar on securing production FreeBSD systems. Klara Inc 📅 September 2, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM EDT Register here: buff.ly/0s1oT1S #FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

On September 10 at #EuroBSDCon2026, join Alice Sowerby, Peter Hansteen, and Pierre Pronchery for the full-day tutorial, “The Night Before CRAmas – Why EU Regulations Are a Gift to Open Source.” 📍 EuroBSDCon 2026 | Brussels, Belgium Learn more and register: buff.ly/FsF0lQQ #FreeBSD

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Last week, Jim Huang Chen wrapped up his internship with the FreeBSD Foundation! We’re grateful for Jim’s contributions and the curiosity and persistence he brought to his work throughout the summer. Read our intern spotlight to learn more about Jim’s projects: buff.ly/7hkPjKV #OpenSource

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join Tuukka Pasanen for our next Lunch & Learn as he explores the work underway to transition the FreeBSD Vulnerability Database from VuXML to OSV. 📅 Wednesday, September 2 | 11:00 AM CDT / 16:00 UTC Speaker: Tuukka Pasanen | FreeBSD Foundation Lunch & Learn YouTube Live Link: buff.ly/m5XZp1S

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Call for FreeBSD Talk Proposals – SCaLE 24x (Southern California Linux Expo) If you've been working on something exciting in the FreeBSD world, this is a great opportunity to share your project. Proposal Deadline: November 1, 2026 Submit your proposal: buff.ly/ElGWAji

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Call for Testing: MediaTek Wi-Fi Support Support for additional MediaTek Wi-Fi cards is now available for community testing. Learn more about the testing effort: buff.ly/et7HrvE Follow the Laptop Project progress: buff.ly/8E5X325 Tested it? We'd love to hear your feedback.

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Call for Proposals is now open! Fall 2026 FreeBSD Vendor Summit We're accepting technical talk proposals through September 16, 2026. 📅 Event: November 5–6, 2026 | Location: NetApp Campus, San Jose, CA Proposal Deadline: September 16, 2026 Submit your proposal to devsummit@FreeBSD.org

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We have a couple of updates to share about the FreeBSD Journal. Our latest blog introduces Matt Slaybaugh as the Journal's new editor and shares details about the Journal's transition to a streamlined, browser-based format. Read the update: buff.ly/oniD9lr #FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

BSD’s impact on the internet is still felt today. Thank you to the Linux Professional Institute for highlighting Andrew Oram’s article, Code That Built the Internet: The Impact of BSD, and BSD’s lasting influence on email, operating systems, and developer tools. Read the article: lpi.org/yv1j

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Speaking at EuroBSDCon 2026 Join Alice Sowerby, Peter N. M. Hansteen, and Pierre Pronchery for "The Night Before CRAmas – Why EU Regulations Are a Gift to Open Source" at EuroBSDCon 2026. 📅 September 10, 2026 📍 EuroBSDCon 2026 | Brussels, Belgium Learn more and register: buff.ly/j8wNy1x #FreeBSD

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Congratulations to FreeBSD Foundation intern Sourojeet Adhikari, whose internship project was recently featured by Phoronix. As part of his internship with the FreeBSD Foundation, Sourojeet has been exploring a port of AMD's ROCm compute stack to FreeBSD. Read the article: buff.ly/ytaYujw

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

In this Q2 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Alice Sowerby looks at the growing role of Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), why they matter for software security, and what FreeBSD is doing in this area. Read more: buff.ly/Ytgk9Bm #FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #OpenSource #SBOM #SoftwareSecurity

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

How does the FreeBSD Foundation Board fit into the broader FreeBSD ecosystem? Following our annual meeting and Board elections at BSDCan, we’re taking a closer look at the role of the FreeBSD Foundation Board. Read more: buff.ly/rdUa6aG #FreeBSD #FreeBSDFoundation #OpenSource #Leadership

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We are pleased to announce that longtime FreeBSD community member and former Core Team representative Dave Cottlehuber has joined the FreeBSD Foundation Board of Directors following his election during the Annual Meeting on June 15, 2026. Learn more: buff.ly/7iyCQ4l #FreeBSD #FreeBSDFoundation

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Help someone discover FreeBSD. Whether you're a student, educator, hobbyist, or community member, there are plenty of ways to introduce others to FreeBSD, from organizing a campus meetup to volunteering at a local conference or community event. Learn more: buff.ly/Zy6fCcf

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

New to FreeBSD? Choosing the right installation image is a great place to start. Watch the video: buff.ly/YqET7sq Which installation method do you prefer when getting started with FreeBSD? #FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD #Unix #TechTips

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The Q2 2026 issue of the FreeBSD Journal is now available. This edition explores Improving Software Quality, with articles covering CHERI-based debugging, modern Java on FreeBSD, software bills of materials (SBOMs), and more. Read it here: buff.ly/dKIrNbu #FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #OpenSource

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

New free CRA training is now available from the Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Group. Start learning: orcwg.org/training/ Learn more about the Foundation's CRA Readiness Project: buff.ly/bfp8xkQ #FreeBSD #OpenSource #CyberResilienceAct #CRA #SoftwareSecurity

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New on BSD Now: Episode 669 – "Poudriere Speed Run" BSD Now is a weekly podcast covering the latest BSD news, technical topics, tutorials, and interviews from across the BSD community. Listen to the latest episode: buff.ly/7s9zNRw #FreeBSD #BSDNow #OpenSource

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The deadline to apply for a EuroBSDCon 2026 Travel Grant is next week! If you're a FreeBSD developer who could use financial assistance to attend EuroBSDCon 2026 in Brussels, Belgium (September 9–13), now is the time to apply. Application deadline: July 7, 2026 Learn more buff.ly/Nnblswi #FreeBSD

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Reminder: Klara's FreeBSD After Hours AMA takes place tomorrow. Join Allan Jude, Kyle Evans, and Colin Percival for a live discussion covering BSDCan 2026 highlights, FreeBSD developments, and audience Q&A. 📅 June 30, 2026 🕒 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT Register here: buff.ly/B4bpRkT #FreeBSD

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

FreeBSD graphics support reaches a new milestone. The drm-kmod port now includes the Linux 6.12 (LTS) graphics driver, bringing improved compatibility, stability, and security to modern FreeBSD systems running FreeBSD 15.1 and later. Learn more: bit.ly/4wdtsVV #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Wayland

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

At BSDCan 2026, we spoke with Sarah, a software engineering student at the University of Ottawa and an up-and-coming open source contributor. What advice would you give someone who is new to FreeBSD or making their first open source contribution? Getting Started with FreeBSD: buff.ly/7j8bCWc

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Join Allan Jude, Kyle Evans, and Colin Percival on June 30 for a discussion covering BSDCan highlights, FreeBSD developments, and audience Q&A. Date: June 30, 2026 | 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT Register here: buff.ly/B4bpRkT #FreeBSD #BSDCan #Klara

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FreeBSD After Hours AMA: Post-BSDCan Recap - Klara Systems

Join Klara for the BSDCan 2026 FreeBSD AMA and hear the biggest BSDCan takeaways, FreeBSD updates, OpenZFS discussions, and production-focused insights from Allan Jude and Kyle Evans.

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

At last week's FreeBSD Developer Summit, we asked attendees about their path into FreeBSD and what they enjoy most about the community. For Ayrton, one of the highlights of the Summit was the opportunity to connect with contributors in person and exchange ideas. Watch the video to hear more.

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Happy FreeBSD Day! 🎉 In 2017, FreeBSD Day was officially recognized by the National Day Calendar and is celebrated each year to honor the innovation, dedication, and collaboration of the FreeBSD community. Learn more about FreeBSD Day: buff.ly/ETRjUT9

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Happy Birthday, FreeBSD! 🎉🎂 Today, we celebrate not only FreeBSD's 33rd anniversary, but also the incredible people who make it possible. Learn more about FreeBSD Day: buff.ly/ETRjUT9 #FreeBSDDay #FreeBSD #OpenSource

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🎂 Thank you to Linux Professional Institute (LPI) for helping celebrate FreeBSD Day. Many of the networking technologies that helped make the Internet what it is today have roots in BSD, and we're proud to see that history continue. Learn more about FreeBSD Day: buff.ly/ETRjUT9

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

As the FreeBSD Developer Summit comes to a close, we'd like to thank everyone who joined us in Ottawa this week. Thank you to the developers, contributors, users, advocates, sponsors, and community members who make FreeBSD what it is. Day 1 Livestream Replay: buff.ly/7ufpFE1

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

FreeBSD Day is tomorrow. We’re feeling a little nostalgic… What version of FreeBSD did you start on? Was it a CD, a stack of floppies, or something else? Drop your first FreeBSD memory below. Learn more about FreeBSD Day: buff.ly/ETRjUT9 #FreeBSDDay #FreeBSD #OpenSource

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We're excited to see the launch of the AI-assisted Vulnerability Discovery Project, supported by Alpha-Omega. A special thank you to the engineers leading this effort: Mark Johnston, Pierre Pronchery, and Tuukka Pasanen. Learn more: buff.ly/4O13CC0 #FreeBSD #OpenSource #CyberSecurity

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Day 2 of the FreeBSD Developer Summit at BSDCan. Thank you to our sponsors, the FreeBSD Foundation and ScaleEngine. You can follow today’s sessions live here: buff.ly/QedbP9x We’ll continue to share highlights throughout the summit. #FreeBSD #DevSummit #BSDCan #OpenSource

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Day 1 of the FreeBSD Developer Summit at BSDCan. The room is full of people who've shaped FreeBSD over the past three decades, and we also have students who are just getting started. You can follow today's sessions live here: buff.ly/7ufpFE1

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🔴 Live Now on YouTube: FreeBSD Developer Summit: June 17–18, 2026 The FreeBSD Developer Summit is underway today and tomorrow in Ottawa, Canada, co-located with BSDCan 2026. Watch live on YouTube: buff.ly/7ufpFE1 View the full schedule: buff.ly/pSwgy5z #FreeBSD #DevSummit #BSDCan #OpenSource

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

BSDCan and the FreeBSD Developer Summit are happening this week in Ottawa. 📍 University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Canada 📅 FreeBSD Developer Summit: June 17–18 📅 BSDCan: June 17–20 Learn more: Dev Summit: buff.ly/ZnqX6d0 BSDCan: bit.ly/4dwDdrI

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Want to get more involved with FreeBSD? There are so many ways to contribute, from testing and documentation to code, advocacy, and helping new users. Check out our official guide on How to Contribute: buff.ly/GYOUc0h

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Quick fact: if you've ever streamed content on Netflix, used a PlayStation, or sent a packet through a Juniper router, you've touched FreeBSD. This is what we'll be celebrating on June 19. Learn more about how FreeBSD is used today: buff.ly/0YyJHkq #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Infrastructure #FreeBSDDay

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

With FreeBSD Day coming up tomorrow, we’re kicking off the celebration by looking back at the story behind one of its most iconic figures, the BSD Daemon, also known as Beastie. Dr. Marshall Kirk McKusick walks us through how this legendary figure got its name. Watch video: buff.ly/jVZQdrg

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New to FreeBSD? As part of FreeBSD Month, we’re highlighting a few of the most valuable resources for getting started with FreeBSD. 📘 FreeBSD Handbook – buff.ly/xXFiy0y 📗 Absolute FreeBSD by Michael W. Lucas– buff.ly/gj9Aftl 📙Getting Started with FreeBSD Guide - buff.ly/ZVh2U0U

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FreeBSD Foundation @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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. Learn more: buff.ly/M6LvULf

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