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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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.

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

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

🎂 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

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

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

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

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

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

🔴 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

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

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

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

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

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

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