Hacker News with Generative AI: FreeBSD

2025 FreeBSD Community Survey (surveymonkey.com)
The FreeBSD Core Team and the FreeBSD Foundation invite you to complete the 2025 FreeBSD Community Survey.

FreeBSD, Community, Survey, Operating Systems

5 points by annied115 2 days ago | 0 comments

Show HN: lsblk.lua: lsblk(8) for FreeBSD using Lua in base system (github.com/dbohdan)
lsblk.lua implements a FreeBSD command for listing block devices.

FreeBSD, Lua

6 points by networked 6 days ago | 2 comments

Quare FreeBSD? (wordpress.com)
I really wanted to make this article short … but I failed miserably. At least I tried to organize it well so one may get back to it after ‘some’ reading because its not a short lecture. I wanted to title it Why FreeBSD? but when you type that into your favorite duck.com search engine there are so many similar articles. I wanted it to have distinguished and unique name so I used Latin word for ‘why‘ which is ‘quare‘.

FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Computer Science, Articles

6 points by DeathArrow 10 days ago | 0 comments

FreeBSD Jails Security (wordpress.com)
I believe this topic is not really well discussed online – and often with multiple misunderstandings.

Security, FreeBSD, Operating Systems

19 points by rbanffy 15 days ago | 4 comments

FreeBSD Jails Security (Versus Podman) (wordpress.com)
It is well known and documented that FreeBSD Jails are way more secure and flexible when compared to Podman (even ‘rootless’ mode) on Linux.

Security, FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Linux, Containers

9 points by vermaden 15 days ago | 4 comments

FreeBSD VNET Jails Networking (uxtly.com)
Uxtly runs on two servers and each one has three jails.

FreeBSD, Networking, Virtualization

6 points by todsacerdoti 18 days ago | 0 comments

Are FreeBSD Jails a Containers? (wordpress.com)
I believe its not the first time – that when I post some article and it contains FreeBSD Jails and Containers in one sentence – it sparks vigorous discussions about it.

Virtualization, Operating Systems, FreeBSD, Containers

13 points by vermaden 18 days ago | 8 comments

Cactus (Diablo II Version Switcher) Now Supports Wine (FreeBSD, Linux, etc.) (themovingcaravan.com)
I'm extremely happy to announce that Cactus now runs on FreeBSD, Linux, and any other platform that Wine (and Wine Mono) run on.

Software, Gaming, Linux, FreeBSD

3 points by fearedbliss 21 days ago | 0 comments

Minecraft Server in FreeBSD Jails Container (wordpress.com)
Today – as my son requested – we will talk about Minecraft server … inside FreeBSD Jails container.

Minecraft, FreeBSD, Gaming, Operating Systems, Virtualization

31 points by vermaden 21 days ago | 28 comments

My way to remove "Linuxisms" from FreeBSD (eugene-andrienko.com)

Operating Systems, FreeBSD, Linux, Open Source

11 points by jaypatelani 25 days ago | 2 comments

Why I run FreeBSD for my home servers (2024) (aumont.fr)
Everything is simple , everything is documented, everything make sense.Ok things are probably a bit “old-school” and use the old Unix-way to do thing.

Operating Systems, FreeBSD, Home Servers

190 points by psxuaw 26 days ago | 243 comments

Framework 13 AMD Setup with FreeBSD (euroquis.nl)
The FreeBSD Foundation exists to support the FreeBSD community and the FreeBSD project. Some of its projects are aimed at improving the experience of FreeBSD on specific hardware. There is an ongoing, and expanding, laptop experience project. To expand that project further, the foundation has provided Framework laptops to a bunch of developers working on the FreeBSD laptop and desktop experience. I’m one of those developers, and here are some initial notes on the process. The notes assume experience with FreeBSD.

FreeBSD, Hardware, Laptops, Open Source, Development

65 points by hggh 32 days ago | 33 comments

Initializing an LTE modem using raw USB communication (dawidwrobel.com)
There’s this Polish Aero2 mobile network provider that offers a free, unmetered 512 kbps data plan, which is perfect for use as a failover link for your home router/server. And while my rather obscure, $10 Huawei USB LTE modem works out-of-the-box with Linux and NetworkManager, I struggled for quite a while to get it running under the FreeBSD-based OPNsense firewall.

Networking, USB Communication, FreeBSD, LTE, NetworkManager

12 points by cromka 45 days ago | 2 comments

FreeBSD 13.5-Release Announcement (freebsd.org)
The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 13.5-RELEASE. This is the sixth and final release of the stable/13 branch.

Operating Systems, FreeBSD, New Releases

10 points by vermaden 46 days ago | 0 comments

FreeBSD 13.5-Release Now Available (freebsd.org)
The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 13.5-RELEASE. This is the sixth and final release of the stable/13 branch.

FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Software Releases

8 points by cperciva 46 days ago | 0 comments

Explaining Computers – FreeBSD – Alternative Desktop OS [video] (youtube.com)

Operating Systems, FreeBSD, Video Tutorials

4 points by vermaden 48 days ago | 0 comments

FreeBSD 13.5-Release ISO Images Available (freebsd.org)

Operating Systems, FreeBSD, New Releases

11 points by vermaden 48 days ago | 0 comments

FreeBSD Laptop Support and Usability Project Update (freebsdfoundation.org)
The FreeBSD Foundation’s Laptop Support and Usability Project is in full swing, and staying updated has never been easier. The first monthly report is now available.

FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Project Updates, Open Source

5 points by fork-bomber 49 days ago | 0 comments

FreeBSD Continues Working on 802.11n/802.11ac WiFi and Other Laptop Improvements (phoronix.com)
The FreeBSD Foundation paired with resources committed by AMD, Dell, and Framework are working to improve FreeBSD laptop support.

FreeBSD, Networking, Laptops, Hardware, Open Source

9 points by BSDobelix 51 days ago | 0 comments

FreeBSD 13.5-Release Release Notes (freebsd.org)
The release notes for FreeBSD 13.5-RELEASE contain a summary of the changes made to the FreeBSD base system on the 13-STABLE development line.

Operating Systems, FreeBSD, Release Notes

3 points by vermaden 59 days ago | 0 comments

Why FreeBSD is the right choice for embedded devices (klarasystems.com)
FreeBSD stands out as the ideal OS for embedded devices, offering true open-source freedom without GPL restrictions. With a permissive license, a robust community, and real-world adoption in high-performance systems, FreeBSD provides flexibility, reliability, and a streamlined development experience. Learn why more companies are choosing FreeBSD over Linux for their embedded solutions.

FreeBSD, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Open Source, Linux

14 points by klarainc 65 days ago | 8 comments

Kleene as a Container Management Platform for FreeBSD (gyptazy.com)
Kleene is a container management (jail manager) platform designed specifically for FreeBSD, bringing familiar concepts from Docker while fully embracing FreeBSDs native tools and philosophy.

Containerization, FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Tools

62 points by rodrigo975 70 days ago | 9 comments

Can Cheap MiniPC with FreeBSD 14 Outperform MacBook Pro M1 Pro? (interfacecraft.online)
I put my €1800 MacBook Pro M1 Pro head-to-head with a €300 mini PC and found the cheaper option surprisingly fast.

Mini PCs, FreeBSD, MacBook Pro, Hardware, Performance

10 points by prmoustache 74 days ago | 6 comments

FreeBSD Working on S0ix Sleep State Support for Newer Laptops (phoronix.com)
FreeBSD is working on S0ix standby power state support for better handling modern Intel and AMD laptops running this popular BSD operating system.

FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Hardware, Power Management

10 points by BSDobelix 82 days ago | 0 comments

FreeBSD for hi-fi audio: real-time processing, equalizer, MPD and FFmpeg (m4c.pl)
A complete guide to configuring FreeBSD as an audiophile audio server: setting up system and audio subsystem parameters, real-time operation, bit-perfect signal processing, and the best methods for enabling and parameterising the system graphic equalizer (equalizer) and high-quality audio equalization with FFmpeg filters. Linux users will also find useful information, especially in the context of configuring and personalising the MPD player and filters.

Audiophile, FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Music, Linux

101 points by m4c-pl 82 days ago | 39 comments

Updated FreeBSD Bhyve Companion Tools (wordpress.com)
Some time ago I wrote about how FreeBSD Bhyve can be used in the FreeBSD Bhyve Virtualization article. It was quite short after I moved from VirtualBox – and to be honest – I am really glad that I moved to Bhyve.

FreeBSD, Virtualization, Tools

29 points by vermaden 91 days ago | 2 comments

FreeBSD 15.0 Aims for Reproducible Builds / Zero-Trust Builds with Fresh Funding (phoronix.com)
The FreeBSD Foundation has begun receiving funding to work on zero-trust builds / reproducible builds.

Operating Systems, FreeBSD, Security, Open Source, Funding

8 points by ksec 94 days ago | 0 comments

FreeBSD Suspend/Resume (wordpress.com)
I have been using FreeBSD on the desktops/laptops since about 20 years now and I have described all that I configured in the FreeBSD Desktop series.

FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

139 points by vermaden 105 days ago | 64 comments

FreeBSD-Update and ~200 Jails (antranigv.am)
Initially, when I heard about freebsd-rustdate I was very skeptical. I have a fear of “Written in <new hip language>”. I thought, however, I’ll wait, and when the time comes, I will try and see how it works.

FreeBSD, Operating Systems, Software, Programming

6 points by ingve 112 days ago | 0 comments

Synology DS923 vs. FreeBSD with ZFS (blogsystem5.substack.com)
My interest in storage is longstanding—I loved playing with different file systems in my early Unix days and then I worked on Google’s and Microsoft’s distributed storage solutions—and, about four years ago, I started running a home-grown NAS leveraging FreeBSD and its excellent ZFS support. I first hosted the server on a PowerMac G5 and then upgraded it to an overkill 72-core ThinkStation that I snapped second-hand for a great price.

Storage, Operating Systems, Home Servers, FreeBSD, ZFS

18 points by jmmv 132 days ago | 11 comments