At the Foundation, we’ve had an eventful month! The Alpha Omega Grant project has entered its third month, and we’ve made exciting progress. We’ve shared updates on the new quarterly and biennial release schedule and highlighted how Antithesis used FreeBSD to build its deterministic hypervisor in our latest case study.
Our Executive Director, Deb Goodkin, has been actively advocating for FreeBSD. She recently sat down with the Sustain Podcast to discuss its history, development, distinctive characteristics, and the foundational support provided by the FreeBSD Foundation.
Additionally, Deb Goodkin was interviewed by the Craft of Open Source Podcast to explain why FreeBSD stands out from Linux and how its permissive licensing has attracted major players.
Deb Goodkin shares valuable insights into the world of FreeBSD. Her discussions highlight the operating system’s unique strengths, community-driven development, and the crucial role of the FreeBSD Foundation.
Navigating FreeBSD’s New Quarterly and Biennial Release Schedule
FreeBSD users, prepare for a smoother, more predictable system management experience! We’re excited to announce changes to the FreeBSD release schedule and support periods. These updates will improve your overall experience, enhance system security, and streamline maintenance.
Meet Robert Friemer, who uses FreeBSD for professional multimedia production. Based out of Munich, Germany, Robert has used FreeBSD since 3.8-RELEASE to run a radio station, produce content for his podcast, and more!
Do you want to be featured in a future User Spotlight? Submit your user story, and we might write it up and publish it—and give you some swag.
In March, the FreeBSD Foundation received a 2024 Alpha-Omega Grant to conduct code audits of important subsystems, conduct a process audit, and test 2FA methods. We are thrilled to share that the project is now in its third month, and the code audits are right on track, providing us with valuable insights for improvement. The Bhyve code audit is complete, and we are currently making great progress with the Capsicum code audit.
Antithesis: Pioneering Deterministic Hypervisors with FreeBSD and Bhyve
Antithesis developed “the Determinator” – a deterministic hypervisor built on FreeBSD and Bhyve. This groundbreaking solution ensures consistent state and behavior across multiple runs, enabling thorough exploration and debugging of software issues.
Enhancing Memory Safety in Programming: Insights from the FreeBSD Vendor Summit
Memory safety vulnerabilities have been a persistent challenge since the early days of network computing, exemplified by the infamous Morris worm attack over three decades ago. Explore groundbreaking advancements to address these issues, as highlighted at the FreeBSD Vendor Summit in November 2023.
.png?upscale=true&width=300&upscale=true&name=What%20Makes%20the%20FreeBSD%20Governance%20Model%20Successful%20(5).png)
.png?upscale=true&width=520&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(9).png)
