[FreeBSD.org] && [FreeBSD Foundation]
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Ottawa FreeBSD Developer Summit, June 17-18, 2026
This two-day summit will be co-located with the 22nd Annual BSDCan, which will run until June 20, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada. The summit will include developer discussion sessions, vendor talks, and working groups. Registration is now open. Please feel free to add yourself and anyone else wishing to attend to the lists below. Note that the developer summit is open to everyone and (unlike some previous years) no invitation is required; but non-developers may not have write access to the wiki.
Nicholas Carlini from Anthropic is giving a talk on LLM-driven kernel vulnerability research! Obviously there will be hype and counter-hype, but will be interesting to hear what he has to say about the vulnerabilities found by Claude Mythos Preview.
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https://mastodon.social/@FreeBSDFoundation/116648573479855293
We’re proud to support the UN Open Source Principles as an endorser through Open Source United.
Open source succeeds because of the people and organizations committed to building technology openly, sharing knowledge, and supporting long-term sustainability across the ecosystem. We’re honored to stand alongside other organizations supporting these principles.
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United Nations Open Source Principles | Open Source United Portal
- the FreeBSD Foundation is amongst the organisations.
The UN Open Source Principles are comprised of eight guidelines and provide a framework to guide the use, development and sharing of open source software across the organization.
The eight principles
1 - Open by Default
Making open source the standard approach for projects.
2 - Contribute back
Encouraging active participation in the open source ecosystem.
3 - Secure by Design
Making security a priority in all software projects.
4 - Foster inclusive participation
Enabling and faciliating diverse and inclusive contributions.
5 - Design for reusability
Designing projects to be interoperable across various platforms and ecosystems.
6 - Provide documentation
Providing thorough documentation for end-users, integrators and developers.
7 - RISE (recognize, incentivize, support, empower)
Empowering individuals and communities to actively participate.
8 - Sustain and scale
Supporting the development of solutions that meet the evolving needs of the UN system and beyond.
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⇒ FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grant Policy
The FreeBSD Foundation provides Travel Grants for those who need assistance to attend conferences related to FreeBSD development and advocacy. FreeBSD developers and other community members (committers, kernel hackers, ports maintainers, documentation authors, bugbusters, system administrators, etc.) are eligible to apply.
Grant applications typically become available on our web site about 3–4 months before the conference, with an application deadline set at approximately 6–7 weeks before the event. Applications will not be available after the deadline passes. All applications will be reviewed at the close of the application period. Grantees will be notified within two weeks of the application deadline.
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⇒ Join us to celebrate FreeBSD Day!
FreeBSD Day, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the launch of the FreeBSD open source operating system and recognizes its pioneering and continued impact on technology.
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(06/15)
⇒ FreeBSD AI-assisted Vulnerability Discovery Project launch
See this post: https://billboard.bsd.cafe/topic/250/freebsd-ai-assisted-vulnerability-discovery-project-launch-freebsd-foundation
(06/16)
⇒ FreeBSD Graphics Port Upgraded to Linux 6.12
Graphics support in FreeBSD has reached a milestone with the drm-kmod port now including the Linux 6.12 (LTS) graphics driver. This version of the port works with FreeBSD 15.1 onwards.
The update marks an important upgrade in graphics in both functionality and security because it means that new versions of FreeBSD now benefit from sharing drivers with a newer LTS (Long Term Support) version of Linux. 6.12 is also the newest available version that is targeted for SLTS (super long term support) to 2036 via the CIP program.
⇒ FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE Announcement
The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE. This is the second release of the stable/15 branch.
Enjoy-ID!
Enjoy-IT!> Per terminus, ad terminal
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(06/15)
⇒ FreeBSD AI-assisted Vulnerability Discovery Project launch
See this post: https://billboard.bsd.cafe/topic/250/freebsd-ai-assisted-vulnerability-discovery-project-launch-freebsd-foundation
(06/16)
⇒ FreeBSD Graphics Port Upgraded to Linux 6.12
Graphics support in FreeBSD has reached a milestone with the drm-kmod port now including the Linux 6.12 (LTS) graphics driver. This version of the port works with FreeBSD 15.1 onwards.
The update marks an important upgrade in graphics in both functionality and security because it means that new versions of FreeBSD now benefit from sharing drivers with a newer LTS (Long Term Support) version of Linux. 6.12 is also the newest available version that is targeted for SLTS (super long term support) to 2036 via the CIP program.
⇒ FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE Announcement
The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE. This is the second release of the stable/15 branch.
FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE Announcement
The upgrade documentation is bugged, please see https://www.reddit.com/r/freebsd/comments/1u6xu2i/comment/orwmlgd/
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(06/19)
⇒ Join us to celebrate FreeBSD Day!
FreeBSD Day, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the launch of the FreeBSD open source operating system and recognizes its pioneering and continued impact on technology.
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06/30
⇒ EuroBSDCon 2026 Travel Grant Open
The Travel Grant Application for EuroBSDCon 2026 is now open. The Foundation can help you attend EuroBSDCon through our travel grant program. Travel grants are available to FreeBSD developers and advocates who need assistance with travel expenses for attending conferences related to FreeBSD development. Applications are due July 7, 2026. Find out more and apply today.
Enjoy-ID!
Enjoy-IT!> Per terminus, ad terminal
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06/30
⇒ EuroBSDCon 2026 Travel Grant Open
The Travel Grant Application for EuroBSDCon 2026 is now open. The Foundation can help you attend EuroBSDCon through our travel grant program. Travel grants are available to FreeBSD developers and advocates who need assistance with travel expenses for attending conferences related to FreeBSD development. Applications are due July 7, 2026. Find out more and apply today.
I love the artwork for this year's event.
2026 and a few others: https://www.reddit.com/r/freebsd/comments/1ulxbf8/eurobsdcon_2026/
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I love the artwork for this year's event.
2026 and a few others: https://www.reddit.com/r/freebsd/comments/1ulxbf8/eurobsdcon_2026/
@grahamperrin me too!
PS: Making OpenBSD, FreeBSD's dog, into that—I'd say, “That's a bit risky”; some people aren't going to like it!
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26/07/15
⇒ Represent FreeBSD in Your Community
Teaching others about FreeBSD and helping it grow doesn’t require a developer background — it just takes someone willing to show up and talk about why this project matters. Whether that’s presenting at a local meetup or bringing FreeBSD into a classroom, community advocacy is one of the most effective ways we grow the project.
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26/07/16
⇒ FreeBSD Foundation Welcomes New Board Member: Dave Cottlehuber
FreeBSD Community member and former Core Representative, Dave Cottlehuber, was elected to the FreeBSD Foundation Board during the Annual Meeting on June 15, 2026. We sat down with Dave to learn more about his history with FreeBSD and what he’s most looking forward to accomplishing during his tenure.
26/07/19
⇒ Understanding the Foundation Board’s Role in the FreeBSD Ecosystem
During BSDCan, the FreeBSD Foundation holds its annual meeting and Board elections. Following this year’s meeting, we are pleased to welcome Dave Cottlehuber to the FreeBSD Foundation Board of Directors. Take a minute to read this interview with Dave to learn more about his involvement with FreeBSD and why he joined the Foundation Board of Directors.
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26/07/22
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Trip Report – ShengYi Hung
I’m really grateful to the FreeBSD Foundation for sponsoring my trip to BSDCan 2026 in Ottawa. The conference ran for four days — two days of DevSummit, then two days of the main conference, with many interesting talks throughout. For me, it’s mainly a chance to talk with developers I don’t otherwise get to reach in day-to-day work. This was my third time attending, and I was happy to be back again.
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Travel Report – Patrick McEvoy
The June 2026 FreeBSD DevSummit & BSDCan was again successfully recorded and streamed through longtime streaming sponsor ScaleEngine. The requested DevSummit 2 question microphone system kept our running around to a minimum and fit the two rows of DMS1160. We got to see CheriBSD hardware again, in fact, Brooks Davis presented from a CheriBSD box. This year, the DevSummit focused more on AI integration than in previous years. Community member Warner Losh, in particular, gave an interesting talk about how he has used AI to help resolve an issue he was facing. I will refer you to the video posted to the FreeBSD YouTube channel for more details.
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Travel Report – Novković
This year, I had the great privilege of receiving the FreeBSD Foundation travel grant to attend BSDCan.
Enjoy-ID!
Enjoy-IT!> Per terminus, ad terminal
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26/07/22
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Trip Report – ShengYi Hung
I’m really grateful to the FreeBSD Foundation for sponsoring my trip to BSDCan 2026 in Ottawa. The conference ran for four days — two days of DevSummit, then two days of the main conference, with many interesting talks throughout. For me, it’s mainly a chance to talk with developers I don’t otherwise get to reach in day-to-day work. This was my third time attending, and I was happy to be back again.
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Travel Report – Patrick McEvoy
The June 2026 FreeBSD DevSummit & BSDCan was again successfully recorded and streamed through longtime streaming sponsor ScaleEngine. The requested DevSummit 2 question microphone system kept our running around to a minimum and fit the two rows of DMS1160. We got to see CheriBSD hardware again, in fact, Brooks Davis presented from a CheriBSD box. This year, the DevSummit focused more on AI integration than in previous years. Community member Warner Losh, in particular, gave an interesting talk about how he has used AI to help resolve an issue he was facing. I will refer you to the video posted to the FreeBSD YouTube channel for more details.
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Travel Report – Novković
This year, I had the great privilege of receiving the FreeBSD Foundation travel grant to attend BSDCan.
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Travel Report – Patrick McEvoy
From his report:
I have 4 days of videos to edit and post to the web.
I guess, they'll appear in YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BsdcanOrg/videos.
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26/07/22
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Trip Report – ShengYi Hung
I’m really grateful to the FreeBSD Foundation for sponsoring my trip to BSDCan 2026 in Ottawa. The conference ran for four days — two days of DevSummit, then two days of the main conference, with many interesting talks throughout. For me, it’s mainly a chance to talk with developers I don’t otherwise get to reach in day-to-day work. This was my third time attending, and I was happy to be back again.
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Travel Report – Patrick McEvoy
The June 2026 FreeBSD DevSummit & BSDCan was again successfully recorded and streamed through longtime streaming sponsor ScaleEngine. The requested DevSummit 2 question microphone system kept our running around to a minimum and fit the two rows of DMS1160. We got to see CheriBSD hardware again, in fact, Brooks Davis presented from a CheriBSD box. This year, the DevSummit focused more on AI integration than in previous years. Community member Warner Losh, in particular, gave an interesting talk about how he has used AI to help resolve an issue he was facing. I will refer you to the video posted to the FreeBSD YouTube channel for more details.
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Travel Report – Novković
This year, I had the great privilege of receiving the FreeBSD Foundation travel grant to attend BSDCan.
⇒ BSDCan 2026 Travel Report – Novković
Bojan Novković, I assume.
From their report:
… two “Have/Need/Want” planning sessions, …
FreeBSD 16.0 Planning – devsummit/16.0/planning.md ⋯ bsdjhb/devsummit : r/freebsd
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