In order to better help you navigate through the FreeBSD world, we’ve compiled a list of FreeBSD Resources to assist you on your journey. You’ll find videos, how-to guides, community resources and more! Whether you’re just getting started with FreeBSD or looking for information on a specific topic, take a look at our list of resources to help you find what you need.
Packet Filter, also known as PF or pf, is a BSD-licensed stateful packet filter used to filter TCP/IP traffic and perform Network Address Translation (NAT.) Originally created by OpenBSD, PF has been ported to FreeBSD since 5.3-RELEASE. PF can identify where a packet should be directed or if it should even be allowed through; this […]
An Introduction to ZFS
ZFS combines the roles of volume manager and independent file system into one, giving multiple advantages over a stand-alone file system. It is renowned for speed, flexibility, and, most importantly, taking great care to prevent data loss.
The simplest way to install and manage applications and system tools on FreeBSD is through the pkg package management tool, which makes dealing with binary packages fast and easy. 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.
FreeBSD offers two primary methods of downloading applications and system tools: packages and ports. This video guide focuses on using the port collection to install irssi, a powerful and modular text-based Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client.
Our latest how-to guide is all about networks, covering the basics of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Learn how to set up and configure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on FreeBSD devices, even when the network is hidden. Further setup for USB tethering and using your FreeBSD device as an access point is also covered. This is intended to be an introductory level guide, with only limited required experience of the FreeBSD operating system.
With FreeBSD’s ongoing migration to git from subversion, the system for updating FreeBSD from source has adapted. This guide will cover getting sources from git, updating them, and how to bisect those sources. It is meant as an introduction to the new mechanics for general users.
A brief introduction to some of the commands and functionality of the FreeBSD operating system. This video guide will cover the commands that a new user will need to initially start working with FreeBSD as well as how to use the FreeBSD manual pages for more information.
The FreeBSD ports collection includes a wide range of desktop environments, this video how-to guide focuses on how to set up the Xfce desktop environment.
FreeBSD offers two primary methods of downloading applications and system tools: packages and ports. This video guide focuses on using the port collection to install irssi, a powerful and modular text-based Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client.
Running FreeBSD on VirtualBox is quick and easy, this video how-to will walk through the process of getting started with FreeBSD.
Whether for music, communication, or notifications, audio is an important feature of many personal computer systems. In a new FreeBSD system, an audio card will need to be configured to process audio files and send them to the connected speakers. Our newest FreeBSD quick guide will walk through setting up and configuring audio, connecting a pair of headphones (including pairing Bluetooth models), and testing the system’s sound, all in under 10 minutes!
A quick guide to getting a printer set-up on FreeBSD as well as more advanced printer systems and filters.
A brief introduction to some of the commands and functionality of the FreeBSD operating system. This guide will cover the commands that a new user will need to initially start working with FreeBSD as well as how to use the FreeBSD manual pages for more information.
FreeBSD offers two primary methods of downloading applications and system tools: packages and ports. This guide focuses on using the port collection to install irssi, a powerful and modular text-based Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client.
A quick how-to guide for getting FreeBSD installed on your Raspberry Pi.
Have a machine that you want to run FreeBSD but don’t know where to start? This how-to guide provides a detailed walkthrough for setting up FreeBSD as your primary operating system.
Running FreeBSD on VirtualBox is quick and easy, this how-to will walk through the process of getting started with FreeBSD.
