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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.If you're interested in software quality, security, and the technologies shaping the future of FreeBSD, this issue is well worth the read. Read it here:https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/improving-software-quality/#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #OpenSource #SoftwareQuality #CHERI

New free CRA training is now available from the Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Group.If you're a FreeBSD developer, maintainer, contributor, manufacturer, or security professional, these role-specific courses can help you better understand the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and what it means for you.Start learning:http://orcwg.org/training/Learn more about the Foundation's CRA Readiness Project:https://buff.ly/bfp8xkQ#FreeBSD #OpenSource

FreeBSD as a Desktop in 2026 – Surprisingly Good! (BSD for Beginners)https://youtu.be/2EFG3BO6oVY#freebsd #bsd #unix #opensource

The resulting binary has DOUBLED in size! Which isn't as bad as it sounds, fron 40 kiB to 80 kIB

@FreeBSDFoundationinotify!!!

The deadline to apply for a EuroBSDCon 2026 Travel Grant is next week!If you're a FreeBSD developer or advocate 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, 2026Learn more about eligibility and apply:https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/grants/travel-grants/#FreeBSD #EuroBSDCon2026 #OpenSource #FreeBSDFoundation

Quick note to say thanks to all of our community. We wouldn’t be here without you.Thank you for all of your past, present and continued support!#FreeBSD #bastilleBSD #Community #OpenSource #ThankYou

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 EDTRegister here:https://klarasystems.com/webinars/freebsd-after-hours-ama-post-bsdcan-recap/#FreeBSD #BSDCan #OpenSource #Community

Looking for an opportunity to contribute to open source? We’re looking for a volunteer to help us build a new modern website to showcase our software (the BastilleBSD distro, Bastille jail manager and Rocinante config management). The current site needs a little love and we could use a refresh.Anyone interested in helping please reply here or email webmaster at BastilleBSD dot org.#bastilleBSD #FreeBSD #OpenSource #volunteer

New blog post about an update on my #FreeBSD installer in #Lua https://alfonsosiciliano.gitlab.io/posts/2026-06-26-bsdcan26-installer.html#UNIX #coding #opensource #OS

@welfringer thanks, I found the device on kleinanzeigen.de, it is Freedom Scientific display Braille

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.This update is part of the FreeBSD Foundation's Laptop Support and Usability Project.Learn more:https://bit.ly/4wdtsVV #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Wayland #Graphics #LinuxLTS

@libreoffice colors are nice, but I must tell you that I only use the regular view with menus. I never managed to adapt to ribbon.

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: https://freebsdfoundation.org/freebsd-day/#FreeBSDDay #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Unix

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. Both groups are having a great time here at the conference.Thank you to our sponsors, the FreeBSD Foundation and ScaleEngine.Day 1 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/A6L_ErsheVMWe'll continue to share highlights throughout the summit.#FreeBSD #DevSummit #BSDCan #OpenSource

Live Now on YouTube: FreeBSD Developer Summit: June 17–18, 2026The FreeBSD Developer Summit is underway today and tomorrow in Ottawa, Canada, co-located with BSDCan 2026.Watch live on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/live/A6L_ErsheVMView the full schedule:https://wiki.freebsd.org/DevSummit/202606Thank you to our sponsors, the FreeBSD Foundation and ScaleEngine.#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 17–20If you’re attending, we look forward to connecting with you.Learn more:Dev Summit: https://wiki.freebsd.org/DevSummit/202606BSDCan: https://www.bsdcan.org/2026/#BSDCan #FreeBSD #DevSummit #OpenSource #SystemsEngineering