Current Topics
PC-BSD 8.0-RC Released»
Only just realised I have forgotten to mention that PC-BSD 8.0RC was released. Notable changes are: FreeBSD 8.0-RELEASE-P2 KDE 4.3.4 Brand new System Installer, allows the install of PC-BSD or FreeBSD Run in Live mode directly from...
Benchmarking Debian’s GNU/kFreeBSD»
There has been an effort underway within the Debian development community to pull the FreeBSD kernel within this distribution to provide an alternative to using the Linux kernel. In essence with this Debian GNU/kFreeBSD project you have the standard...
Sponsoring FreeBSD»
iX Systems has created a simple web based application for posting bounties, getting developers and sponsors on board, posting the committed code in a browser viewable format, and then handle final payout upon completion. Source I don't know...
FreeBSD 7.3-BETA1 available»
FreeBSD 7.3-BETA1, the first test build of the 7.3-RELEASE cycle, is now available for amd64, i386, pc98, and sparc64 architectures. The target schedule along with the current status of the release can be found on the FreeBSD 7.3 todo wiki. More...
FreeBSD Foundation accepting project proposals for funding»
The FreeBSD Foundation is soliciting the submission of proposals for work relating to any of the major subsystems or infrastructure within the FreeBSD operating system. Proposals will be evaluated based on desirability, technical merit, and...
BSDs as Servers (BSD Magzine – free issue)»
There is a new issue of the BSD Magazine available: BSD 02/2010 (8) - BSDs as Servers This issue is the first electronic-only version and available as free PDF download. What's inside: A first look at PC-BSD 8 release Installing and...
PC-BSD 8 installation overview»
PC-BSD 8.0 is still in beta stage. If you don't have a chance to test drive it, have a look at the new installer on this video that Karl Fischer (floss.pro) put together. PC-BSD 8 is the new release of PC-BSD. - FreeBSD 8.0-Release - KDE 4.3.4 -...
BSD/UNIX jobs»
Is the UNIX/BSD job market improving? Lately there seems to be an increase of jobs on the FreeBSD Jobs Mailinglist. (via)...
Restore and backup FreeBSD (howto)»
PsyberMonkey has written a post on how to restore/backup FreeBSD using FreeBSD installation & fixit CD. Restore and backup FreeBSD...
Interview with Josh Paetzel re PC-BSD 8.0»
Jess had a chance recently to ask iXsystems IT director Josh Paetzel a few questions about the up-coming PC-BSD release and iXsystems' involvement with BSD. Question and Answer with Josh Paetzel...
