Why I run FreeBSD for my home servers (2024)
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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.
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.
Framework 13 AMD Setup with FreeBSD
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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.
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.
Initializing an LTE modem using raw USB communication
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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.
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.
FreeBSD 13.5-Release Announcement
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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.
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 13.5-Release Now Available
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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.
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 Laptop Support and Usability Project Update
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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.
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 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.
The FreeBSD Foundation paired with resources committed by AMD, Dell, and Framework are working to improve FreeBSD laptop support.
FreeBSD 13.5-Release Release Notes
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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.
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.
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 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.
Kleene as a Container Management Platform for FreeBSD
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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.
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.
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.
I put my €1800 MacBook Pro M1 Pro head-to-head with a €300 mini PC and found the cheaper option surprisingly fast.
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 is working on S0ix standby power state support for better handling modern Intel and AMD laptops running this popular BSD operating system.
FreeBSD for hi-fi audio: real-time processing, equalizer, MPD and FFmpeg
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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.
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.
Updated FreeBSD Bhyve Companion Tools
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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.
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 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.
The FreeBSD Foundation has begun receiving funding to work on zero-trust builds / reproducible builds.
FreeBSD Suspend/Resume
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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.
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-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.
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.
Synology DS923 vs. FreeBSD with ZFS
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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.
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.
FreeBSD – Assign OVH Failover IPs to FreeBSD Jails – IT Notes
(dragas.net)
OVH (and Soyoustart, of course) network seem to be configured in a “strange” way and setting failover IPs isn’t always as straightforward as you think it should be.
OVH (and Soyoustart, of course) network seem to be configured in a “strange” way and setting failover IPs isn’t always as straightforward as you think it should be.
Your Impact on FreeBSD: 2024 Milestones and What’s Next | FreeBSD Foundation
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The FreeBSD Foundation is proud to support the FreeBSD Project—an enterprise-class open source operating system trusted by millions.
The FreeBSD Foundation is proud to support the FreeBSD Project—an enterprise-class open source operating system trusted by millions.
FreeBSD OCI Container on Jails/Bhyve with Support for Podman
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The Open Container Initiative (OCI) develops open industry standards for cloud native container formats and runtimes, ensuring platform consistency.
The Open Container Initiative (OCI) develops open industry standards for cloud native container formats and runtimes, ensuring platform consistency.
Brief Introduction to OCI Containers on FreeBSD
(freebsd.org)
14.2-RELEASE now includes OCI-compatible images, and the Podman toolkit on FreeBSD is ready to use them, on both amd64 and arm64 systems.
14.2-RELEASE now includes OCI-compatible images, and the Podman toolkit on FreeBSD is ready to use them, on both amd64 and arm64 systems.
FreeBSD 14.2-Release Now Available
(freebsd.org)
The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 14.2-RELEASE. This is the third release of the stable/14 branch.
The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 14.2-RELEASE. This is the third release of the stable/14 branch.
Replacing Proxmox with FreeBSD and Bhyve – Abnml
(abnml.com)
There are many options for virtual machine hosts like Hyper-V, XCP-ng, Proxmox, VirtualBox, VMware, and KVM. I've worked with all of them except for bhyve.
There are many options for virtual machine hosts like Hyper-V, XCP-ng, Proxmox, VirtualBox, VMware, and KVM. I've worked with all of them except for bhyve.
FreeBSD 14.2-RC1 Now Available
(freebsd.org)
The first Release Candidate build of the 14.2-RELEASE release cycle is now available.
The first Release Candidate build of the 14.2-RELEASE release cycle is now available.
Install FreeBSD with One Command
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While I like the FreeBSD bsdinstall(8) profile named Auto (ZFS) – there is one thing that I really do not like about it.
While I like the FreeBSD bsdinstall(8) profile named Auto (ZFS) – there is one thing that I really do not like about it.
FreeBSD 14.2 Beta 1 Released
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FreeBSD 14.2 Beta 1 is out today as the first tagged test snapshot in working toward this newest FreeBSD 14 point release.
FreeBSD 14.2 Beta 1 is out today as the first tagged test snapshot in working toward this newest FreeBSD 14 point release.