Welcome to the November 2024 newsletter! This month, we’re featuring a major code audit report, updates on Podman container testing, highlights from EuroBSDCon 2024 and the FreeBSD Summit, and news on the upcoming Laptop and Desktop Working Group.
Enjoy!
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FreeBSD at EuroBSDCon 2024: Developer Perspectives on Networking, Security, and Community Impact
EuroBSDCon 2024 in Dublin, Ireland, gathered BSD developers and community members to discuss open source innovation. With support from the FreeBSD Foundation, several FreeBSD developers participated, facilitating technical discussions and collaborations that underscored FreeBSD’s impact on enterprise and open source development.
The October/September 2024 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is Here!
This edition focuses on Kernel Development and features articles such as Character Device Driver Tutorial, Porting VPP to FreeBSD: Basic Usage, Valgrind on FreeBSD, and more.
In March 2024, the FreeBSD Foundation received a 2024 Alpha-Omega Grant to conduct code audits of important subsystems. The audit was performed by the offensive security firm Synactiv, and their report, along with a comprehensive analysis of the findings and resulting actions, is now available.
In September and October 2024, the FreeBSD OCI Runtime Extension Working Group conducted a time-limited testing program for its experimental implementation of Podman on FreeBSD. A small group of participants supported this testing and provided feedback on their experiences. We extend our gratitude to Doug Rabson for his ongoing contributions to the FreeBSD OCI Runtime Extension.
Fall 2024 FreeBSD Summit: Insights and Innovations
The Fall 2024 FreeBSD Summit brought together developers, contributors, and enthusiasts for two days of engaging discussions, in-depth technical sessions, and community collaboration. Held at NetApp’s San Jose Campus, this event showcased FreeBSD’s adaptability and impact across various industries. Focusing on connectivity, security, and innovation, the summit paved the way for exciting advancements in the FreeBSD ecosystem.
Laptop and Desktop Working Group to form in December
The first meeting of this new working group is due to be held in mid-December. The Laptop and Desktop Workgroup (LDWG) is a platform for the community to collaborate on development, testing, knowledge exchange, and advocacy for FreeBSD on laptops and desktops. Everyone interested in these use cases is encouraged to attend the meetings. More information can be found on the wiki page, which contains all details about the group and how to join the planned meetings.
