As part of our #FreeBSDDay celebration, we're spotlighting what real users have to say about the impact of FreeBSD in their work.

🎥 At BSDCan last year, we had the chance to chat with Amy Margus from NetApp, who entered the FreeBSD world just two years ago after two decades in tech.

Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to embrace new tools, adapt, and grow. 🚀

📺 Watch the full clip of this interview here:
https://youtu.be/9KJndgUF4Ho?feature=shared

💡 What about FreeBSD inspires you?

Happy FreeBSD Day! 🎉

As we celebrate today, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible community that powers it all.

From contributors and maintainers to users and advocates—your passion and collaboration make FreeBSD what it is today.

Even Beastie, the beloved BSD Daemon himself, wanted to say thank you to the developers who make it all possible.

🎥 Hear his message in this fun interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwlUjDBp5-Y&list

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Celebrating FreeBSD Day with a look back at the story behind our iconic BSD Daemon, Beastie!

Dr. Marshall Kirk McKusick walks us through how this legendary figure got its name, debunks the "demon" myth, and brings BSD culture to life with humor, history, and culture gems.

🎥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bKAp9Wremd0?si=_7QylTMDku8WyXFr

#FreeBSDDay #BSDDaemon #Beastie #TechHistory #OpenSource

Big news for FreeBSD laptop users!
Wi-Fi on FreeBSD is finally getting the overhaul it deserves.

✅ Modern driver support (like iwlwifi)
✅ WPA3 + next-gen protocol updates
✅ Up to 10x faster speeds in 14.3
✅ Real progress, real usability

Check out how the FreeBSD Foundation is helping shape a wireless future that just works:
🔗 https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/the-road-to-better-wi-fi-on-freebsd/

💡 If you've held off on FreeBSD for lack of Wi-Fi support—2025 might change your mind.
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #WiFi #BSD #TechNews

Join us for Day 2 of the #FreeBSD Developer Summit! The live stream kicks off in 10 minutes.
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/9Gm-IGA2t0s

#opensource #operatingsystem #techconference

Day 1 of the June 2025 #FreeBSD Developer Summit kicks off in 10 minutes! Tune in to the Project's YouTube page to stream the full day of FreeBSD talks.
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/live/0DdnAgKLdG8
#opensource #techconference

Real talk: If you got this multi-headed cable beast at a conference, would you be excited… or just politely say no before grabbing that handful of stickers?

Sure, it claims to have every plug you need—but let’s be honest, would it actually make life easier? 🔌👀

Yay or nah for the giveaway table? Let us know!
#ConferenceSwag #CableChaos

Take your FreeBSD ZFS game to the next level! 🔧💾

In our latest blog, Benedict Reuschling dives into automated ZFS snapshots with Sanoid — a powerful tool to schedule, manage, and prune snapshots effortlessly on FreeBSD. Learn how to set up snapshot policies to keep your data safe.

📦 Bonus: Includes a ready-to-go Ansible playbook!

👉 Read now: https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/zfs-automatic-snapshots-with-sanoid-on-freebsd/
#FreeBSD #ZFS #OpenZFS #SysAdmin #Sanoid #Snapshots #DataRecovery #Ansible

Want to unlock fast Wi-Fi on FreeBSD today? We’ve got you covered.

🛠️ Learn how to build a 14.3 kernel (it’s easier than you think) and get those speed boosts on your 14.2 system.
Prefer to read or watch? Your call.

📖 Blog: https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/how-to-unlock-high-speed-wi-fi-on-freebsd-14/
🎥 Video:https://youtu.be/Uic0ksaqOwE

#FreeBSD #WiFi #FreeBSD14 #TechTips #OpenSource

🚨 Thinking about attending the June 2025 FreeBSD Developer Summit? Now’s the time to register!

📍 Co-located with #BSDCan25
📅 June 11–12, 2025
📍 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Join fellow developers, contribute, collaborate, and help shape the future of FreeBSD!

🔗 https://www.bsdcan.org/2025/registration.html
#FreeBSD #DevSummit #OpenSource #BSDCan

Last chance! The 2025 FreeBSD Community Survey closes today at 2200 UTC/1700 CDT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and help guide the direction of #FreeBSD. Thank you for supporting the community!

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/freebsdsurvey25

It's newsletter time! Get updates on new dev projects, OpenZFS resources, event highlights, and more.

📬 Read: https://mailchi.mp/freebsdfoundation.org/update_march25-17599148
🗳️ Take the 2025 Survey: https://www.research.net/r/freebsdsurvey25

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #OpenZFS #BSDCan #CommunitySurvey

The FreeBSD Core Team and the FreeBSD Foundation invite you to participate in the 2025 FreeBSD Community Survey! Your feedback is crucial for shaping the Project’s future priorities and initiatives. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will remain open until May 7, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and help guide the direction of FreeBSD. Thank you for supporting the community!

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/freebsdsurvey25

Want to save disk space and streamline log management on your FreeBSD system? Our latest post shows you how to use ZFS’s built-in compression for system logs—no more manual unzipping or redundant compression!

• Enable ZFS compression for /var/log
• Adjust newsyslog settings for seamless integration
• Use smarter log rotation naming
• Measure your space savings (up to 40x!)

Bonus: We’ve included an Ansible playbook to automate it all!
👉 Read the full guide https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/zfs-log-compression-on-freebsd/

⏰ Reminder: The BSDCan 2025 Travel Grant Application Deadline is April 16!

If you’re planning to attend the FreeBSD Developer Summit or BSDCan 2025 and need assistance with travel expenses, the deadline to apply for a travel grant is tomorrow, April 16, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline, so be sure to submit yours as soon as possible.

Apply now and don’t miss your chance to join the community at BSDCan 2025!
👉 https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/bsdcan-2025-travel-grant-application-now-open/

The Q1 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is here! This edition focuses on Downstream and features articles covering:

▪️ Updates and changes in FreeBSD release engineering
▪️ Discussion on GhostBSD's journey from usability challenges to its renewal.
▪️ Exploration of BSD's historical and contemporary developments.
▪️ Pt 3 of John Baldwin's Character Device Driver Tutorial
▪️ And much more!

Read it here 👉 https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/downstreams/

Master OpenZFS with Ease!

Navigating OpenZFS for the first time can be overwhelming, but we've got you covered! The FreeBSD Foundation has created an OpenZFS Cheat Sheet. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned storage admin, this cheat sheet will help you unlock the full potential of ZFS with confidence.

https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/openzfs-cheat-sheet/

The February 2025 report for the Laptop Support and Usability Project is now live! This month’s highlights include:

⭐ Laptop Sleep Enhancements: Introducing S0ix and s2idle low power states for deeper sleep modes.

⭐ Faster WiFi: Test WiFi 4 (802.11n) and WiFi 5 (802.11ac) for high-speed connectivity on modern chipsets.

⭐ Linux WiFi Driver Support: Improved LinuxKPI translation layer for seamless driver adaptation.

https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/february-2025-laptop-support-and-usability-project-update/

🚨 The FreeBSD Foundation is hiring! 🚨

💡 Are you a creative and detail-oriented marketer with a passion for open source? Do you love crafting engaging content, managing social media, and bringing communities together?

The FreeBSD Foundation is looking for a Marketing Coordinator who can help amplify our message, engage our global community, and support growth.

Apply here:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/open-positions/marketing-coordinator/

🍁 Registration for #BSDCan2025 is now open!

The 21st BSDCan will include tutorials on PF, running your own email, TLS, BGP, and NSH, as well as two days of talks on everything from systems administration, networking, and programming. This year's conference will have tutorials on awk, IPv6, labs, PF, automation, and much more!

Register here: https://www.bsdcan.org/2025/registration.html
#FreeBSD #RunBSD #opensource #softwaredevelopment