October 19, 2022

If you haven’t used packages for software management in a while, it might be time to give them a try again! Since the introduction of the pkg management tool, binary package management has become incredibly simple and fast on FreeBSD. Binary packages are pre-compiled and require no in-depth understanding of compiling software on FreeBSD, making them the ideal method to install software for new users.

Our new how-to guide shows how easy it can be to install, remove, and upgrade packages, even on a fresh FreeBSD install!