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Simplicity and Stability

FreeBSD's core philosophy centers on simplicity and stability. Its clean, dependable design and user-friendly environment enable you to focus on innovation and productivity.

OpenZFS

OpenZFS combines robust data integrity with efficient storage management. Harness the full potential of your data with OpenZFS on FreeBSD.

Containers

FreeBSD excels in containerization, delivering lightweight, secure environments for applications through Jails, a continuously improved technology with over 20 years of development.

Networking

FreeBSD's networking prowess is renowned in the industry. Whether you are building a network appliance or a data center, FreeBSD's networking features have you covered.

Documentation

FreeBSD offers an esteemed collection of documentation, including books, articles, and manual pages, to empower users of all expertise levels in effectively navigating and leveraging the FreeBSD environment.

Community and Open Goverment

FreeBSD thrives on a vibrant and open community. Our commitment to open government and transparent decision-making fosters collaboration and inclusivity.

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Stay Informed with FreeBSD News and Events

Explore the latest updates, releases, and developments, as well as FreeBSD events taking place worldwide.

April-June 2023 Status Report

Jul 27, 2023

The April to June 2023 Status Report is now available with 37 entries.

New committer

May 22, 2023

New committer: Christos Margiolis (src)

January-March 2023 Status Report

Apr 19, 2023

The January to March 2023 Status Report is now available with 25 entries.

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Feb 3, 2024 - Feb 4, 2024

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Mar 21, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024

BSDCan 2024
(Ottawa, Canada)

May 29, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024

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Powering the Future

FreeBSD's trusted stability and cloud-friendly features make it the ideal choice for your cloud-based projects.

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