Packaging with CPack – on FreeBSD
This blog by user Bobulate writes about his work in progress with FreeBSD and CPack, a cross-platform software packaging tool that comes with CMake packing software. Read about his thoughts at the link below. Some days of the week, I work on Free Software projects...
FreeBSD Foundation – February 2017 Projects Update
Ed Maste of the FreeBSD Foundation gives us an update on a February project initiative -- blacklistd has been completely ported from NetBSD by Kurt Lidl. Read their full announcement at the link below. Internet-connected servers regularly face brute-force attacks on...
FreeBSD & Google Summer of Code
The annual Google Summer of Code is coming up, and as usual there will be several students representing the FreeBSD project. They will begin accepting applications starting March 20, 2017 and ending April 3, 2017. Instructions for applications including a template can...
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[How-To] Install VMware Tools on FreeBSD server
User David Pasek shows us how to get VMware tools installed on a virtual machine running FreeBSD. VMware tools improves your virtual machine experience by providing driver compatibility, etc. Follow the link below for the full set of instructions. FreeBSD is my...
MirageOS Unikernels Now Support KVM and FreeBSD bhyve
MirageOS is a library operating system that builds unikernels for the purpose of high-performance network applications for cloud and mobile platforms. Recently, the developers have announced support for KVM hypervisor and FreeBSD's bhyve. Read the full article for...
FreeBSD – There and Back Again
User Andy Mender tells us of his experience switching over to FreeBSD, having been a long time Linux user. You can also see his older blogs documenting his journey of using both open source operating systems. I guess it should be no surprise that I returned to FreeBSD...
TrueOS-STABLE version 2017-02-22.
The developers of TrueOS have made available STABLE version 2017-02-22. You can download the new ISO here or use the update feature within the OS. See the link below for the full release notes. A new update for TrueOS-STABLE is available as of 2/22/17 (apologies for...
BSDNow.TV Episode 182: Bloaty McBloatface
In this BSD Now episode, hosts Allan Jude and Kris Moore discuss the FreeBSD Quarterly Status Report (Q4), OpenBSD's installer, EC2 & IPv6, and more. Click play below to tune in: https://youtu.be/aq1_6MKT3dk BSD Now weekly content roundup:...
The Mac Observer Interview with Jordan Hubbard
The folks at The Mac Observer interview Jordan Hubbard regarding his time as a founder of FreeBSD, heading Apple's UNIX team, and his many contributions to open source. Check out the link below to listen to the podcast. Jordan Hubbard, the co-founder of FreeBSD, spent...
pfSense 2.3.3 RELEASE Now Available!
The developers of pfSense have announced the official version 2.3.3 RELEASE. See the link below for the full release notes. Download here. We are happy to announce the release of pfSense® software version 2.3.3! This is a maintenance release in the 2.3.x series,...
Upcoming FreeBSD Events
The FreeBSD Foundation has announced several FreeBSD events happening in the next month. You will find their presence at FreeBSD Storage Summit, USENIX, SCaLE, to AsiaBSDCon 2017. Head on over to their page for a description of each. From sponsoring events to...
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[How-To] Setting Up a FreeBSD DNS Adblocker
This tutorial by user ProToxin will show you how to set up a DNS adblocker on FreeBSD. Please note that he uses a DigitalOcean droplet in his example, and an SSH key is required. Follow the link below for the full set of instructions. I've come across a few sites that...
BSDNow.TV Episode 181: The Cantrillogy (Not special edition)
In this BSD Now episode, hosts Kris Moore and Allan Jude present us a throwback of interviews with Bryan Cantrill, a notable Software Engineer who worked at Sun Microsystems. Press play below to tune in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTVfAMRj-7E BSD Now weekly...
FreeBSD 4th Quarter 2016 Status Report
The developers of FreeBSD have released their status report for the 4th Quarter of 2016. Here you will find detailed reports from the Release Engineering Team, Ports Collection, FreeBSD Core Team, and FreeBSD Foundation. Projects highlighted are Ceph on FreeBSD,...
Lumina Adds Luster to Linux Desktop
Lumina Desktop Environment, developed by Ken Moore of TrueOS, has been making rounds in the BSD world and is now being recognized by Linux users alike. Read the article to see how Lumina can be ideal for your Linux workflow, due to its simplicity as a lightweight...
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[How-To] Virtual Private Network with FreeBSD
This guide by Virtualisation Works shows us how to get a VPN set up with FreeBSD. See the links below for both parts of the tutorial. With inexpensive and agile cloud services, it is not unusual for a service to have multiple points of presence around the globe. In...
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[How-To] ownCloud with RaspberryPi 3 and FreeNAS
In this tutorial, user ro55mo of Level1Tech shows us how to get an ownCloud setup on Raspberry Pi 3, using a FreeNAS system as a data store. Follow the link below for the full set of instructions. This guide is intended for the installation of OwnCloud on a...
BSDNow.TV Episode 180: Illuminating the desktop
In this BSD Now episode, host Allan Jude interviews Ken Moore while is brother is out of town, regarding the latest of BSD desktop computing and Lumina Desktop Environment. Press play below to tune in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JHqrFtiErY BSD Now weekly...
Steam on TrueOS via playonbsd
It looks like running Steam on TrueOS is becoming easier, as reported by Michael Larabel of Phoronix and Josh Smith of TrueOS. Steam can be run using playonbsd, which is based on Wine and can be downloaded from the AppCafe. Check out the link below for the full story...
Convincing A Linux Guy To Use FreeBSD
Host Bryan Lunduke invites George Neville-Neil, author and longtime FreeBSD advocate, to discuss FreeBSD. Neville-Neil tries to convince him on how FreeBSD is better than Linux. Click play below to tune in to the Lunduke Hour:...
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