June 26, 2026 at 8:43 PM
We have a couple of updates to share about the FreeBSD Journal.
Our latest blog introduces Matt Slaybaugh as the Journal's new editor and shares details about the Journal's transition to a streamlined, browser-based format.
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Our latest blog introduces Matt Slaybaugh as the Journal's new editor and shares details about the Journal's transition to a streamlined, browser-based format.
Read the update:
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August 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
We have a couple of updates to share about the FreeBSD Journal.
Our latest blog introduces Matt Slaybaugh as the Journal's new editor and shares details about the Journal's transition to a streamlined, browser-based format.
Read the update:
buff.ly/oniD9lr
#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal
Our latest blog introduces Matt Slaybaugh as the Journal's new editor and shares details about the Journal's transition to a streamlined, browser-based format.
Read the update:
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We’re pleased to share an article from the Q1 2026 issue of the FreeBSD Journal focused on laptops and desktops.
If you care about laptop battery life, power efficiency, or the deeper mechanics behind modern suspend functionality, read the full article:
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If you care about laptop battery life, power efficiency, or the deeper mechanics behind modern suspend functionality, read the full article:
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April 14, 2026 at 7:18 PM
We’re pleased to share an article from the Q1 2026 issue of the FreeBSD Journal focused on laptops and desktops.
If you care about laptop battery life, power efficiency, or the deeper mechanics behind modern suspend functionality, read the full article:
buff.ly/04xLc0F
#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal
If you care about laptop battery life, power efficiency, or the deeper mechanics behind modern suspend functionality, read the full article:
buff.ly/04xLc0F
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The new #FreeBSDJournal is out! Includes my Letters column, where someone calls out my bullshit. Or tries to.
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FreeBSD 15.0 | FreeBSD Foundation
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January 15, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The new #FreeBSDJournal is out! Includes my Letters column, where someone calls out my bullshit. Or tries to.
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In this Q2 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Alice Sowerby looks at the growing role of Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), why they matter for software security, and what FreeBSD is doing in this area.
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July 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
In this Q2 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Alice Sowerby looks at the growing role of Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), why they matter for software security, and what FreeBSD is doing in this area.
Read more:
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Read more:
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The Q2 2026 issue of the FreeBSD Journal is now available.
This edition explores Improving Software Quality, with articles covering CHERI-based debugging, modern Java on FreeBSD, software bills of materials (SBOMs), and more.
Read it here:
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This edition explores Improving Software Quality, with articles covering CHERI-based debugging, modern Java on FreeBSD, software bills of materials (SBOMs), and more.
Read it here:
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July 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Q2 2026 issue of the FreeBSD Journal is now available.
This edition explores Improving Software Quality, with articles covering CHERI-based debugging, modern Java on FreeBSD, software bills of materials (SBOMs), and more.
Read it here:
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This edition explores Improving Software Quality, with articles covering CHERI-based debugging, modern Java on FreeBSD, software bills of materials (SBOMs), and more.
Read it here:
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My new #freebsdjournal column escaped while I wasn't looking!
"I bet you're young enough to remember hope."
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"I bet you're young enough to remember hope."
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Downstreams | FreeBSD Foundation
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April 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My new #freebsdjournal column escaped while I wasn't looking!
"I bet you're young enough to remember hope."
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"I bet you're young enough to remember hope."
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In this FreeBSD Journal article, Igor Ostapenko shares how he first got involved with FreeBSD, his path into operating system work, and his advice for new contributors.
🔗 Read the full interview: buff.ly/YG1Zjlm
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🔗 Read the full interview: buff.ly/YG1Zjlm
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Interview with Igor Ostapenko | FreeBSD Foundation
Starting Firewall Development: An Interview with Igor Ostapenko Starting FreeBSD Development An Interview with with Igor Ostapenko By Tom Jones TJ: There are numerous paths into working on FreeBSD,…
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October 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In this FreeBSD Journal article, Igor Ostapenko shares how he first got involved with FreeBSD, his path into operating system work, and his advice for new contributors.
🔗 Read the full interview: buff.ly/YG1Zjlm
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🔗 Read the full interview: buff.ly/YG1Zjlm
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Did the #FreeBSDJournal editorial board warn the incoming editor-in-chief about my column?
'I wouldn't say they warned me, but they used phrases such as "It's um, well, yeah. You'll see." '
Find out why. mwl.io/static/books...
'I wouldn't say they warned me, but they used phrases such as "It's um, well, yeah. You'll see." '
Find out why. mwl.io/static/books...
Dear Abyss
Dear Abyss Links.
mwl.io
June 24, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Did the #FreeBSDJournal editorial board warn the incoming editor-in-chief about my column?
'I wouldn't say they warned me, but they used phrases such as "It's um, well, yeah. You'll see." '
Find out why. mwl.io/static/books...
'I wouldn't say they warned me, but they used phrases such as "It's um, well, yeah. You'll see." '
Find out why. mwl.io/static/books...
The new #FreeBSDJournal is out. Includes my We Get Letters column, where I directly and unreservedly address improving software quality. Promise. Cross my heart and hope to pie.
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Improving Software Quality | FreeBSD Foundation
freebsdfoundation.org
July 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The new #FreeBSDJournal is out. Includes my We Get Letters column, where I directly and unreservedly address improving software quality. Promise. Cross my heart and hope to pie.
freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/jou...
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In this FreeBSD Journal article, Vanja Cvelbar combines FreeBSD, Home Assistant, and rtl_433 to build a smart home weather & sensor integration system.
It’s a great example of how FreeBSD supports real-world embedded and automation use cases.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/yuAe1Ma
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It’s a great example of how FreeBSD supports real-world embedded and automation use cases.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/yuAe1Ma
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FreeBSD, Home Assistant, and rtl_433 | FreeBSD Foundation
FreeBSD, Home Assistant, and rtl_433 FreeBSD, Home Assistant, and rtl_433 By Vanja Cvelbar A long time ago, I started playing with Home Assistant, and I’m very proud of a few automations. There is a…
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October 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In this FreeBSD Journal article, Vanja Cvelbar combines FreeBSD, Home Assistant, and rtl_433 to build a smart home weather & sensor integration system.
It’s a great example of how FreeBSD supports real-world embedded and automation use cases.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/yuAe1Ma
#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal
It’s a great example of how FreeBSD supports real-world embedded and automation use cases.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/yuAe1Ma
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The latest #FreeBSDJournal has a new Letters column from me, featuring--at long last--Rule of System Administration #1.
It will not surprise regular readers.
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It will not surprise regular readers.
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We Get Letters | FreeBSD Foundation
We Get Letters We Get Letters By Michael W Lucas Send it to letters@freebsdjournal.org Michael W Lucas is the author of Absolute FreeBSD, Dear Abyss, SSH Mastery, and more. The new edition of Networki...
freebsdfoundation.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The latest #FreeBSDJournal has a new Letters column from me, featuring--at long last--Rule of System Administration #1.
It will not surprise regular readers.
freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/jou...
It will not surprise regular readers.
freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/jou...
Read some Bargepole to aim the literary compass, now to write my #FreeBSDJournal column.
March 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Read some Bargepole to aim the literary compass, now to write my #FreeBSDJournal column.
"Clearly, the problem is Colin."
Working on this month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column. No idea why they publish this daft thing.
You can grab a collection of these columns in "Dear Abyss."
mwl.link/dear-abyss.h...
Working on this month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column. No idea why they publish this daft thing.
You can grab a collection of these columns in "Dear Abyss."
mwl.link/dear-abyss.h...
Dear Abyss
Dear Abyss purchase links page.
mwl.link
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Clearly, the problem is Colin."
Working on this month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column. No idea why they publish this daft thing.
You can grab a collection of these columns in "Dear Abyss."
mwl.link/dear-abyss.h...
Working on this month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column. No idea why they publish this daft thing.
You can grab a collection of these columns in "Dear Abyss."
mwl.link/dear-abyss.h...
Rough cut of the next #FreeBSDJournal column done. Will review it tomorrow and send it to the editorial board.
"It's 'magic' if it's beneficial. It's 'stupidity' if not."
I have no idea why they publish this drivel, but I guess I shouldn't argue?
"It's 'magic' if it's beneficial. It's 'stupidity' if not."
I have no idea why they publish this drivel, but I guess I shouldn't argue?
September 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Rough cut of the next #FreeBSDJournal column done. Will review it tomorrow and send it to the editorial board.
"It's 'magic' if it's beneficial. It's 'stupidity' if not."
I have no idea why they publish this drivel, but I guess I shouldn't argue?
"It's 'magic' if it's beneficial. It's 'stupidity' if not."
I have no idea why they publish this drivel, but I guess I shouldn't argue?
Working on my next #freebsdjournal column.
"Each disaster has unique qualities that might make you choose it over the alternative."
"Each disaster has unique qualities that might make you choose it over the alternative."
June 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Working on my next #freebsdjournal column.
"Each disaster has unique qualities that might make you choose it over the alternative."
"Each disaster has unique qualities that might make you choose it over the alternative."
Working on next month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column:
'Terry Pratchett famously said that “hope is the greatest gift.” I would never argue with Sir Terry. Rule of System Administration #20 reminds us that “hope prevents you from doing your job,” however, and that’s a good place to start.'
'Terry Pratchett famously said that “hope is the greatest gift.” I would never argue with Sir Terry. Rule of System Administration #20 reminds us that “hope prevents you from doing your job,” however, and that’s a good place to start.'
September 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Working on next month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column:
'Terry Pratchett famously said that “hope is the greatest gift.” I would never argue with Sir Terry. Rule of System Administration #20 reminds us that “hope prevents you from doing your job,” however, and that’s a good place to start.'
'Terry Pratchett famously said that “hope is the greatest gift.” I would never argue with Sir Terry. Rule of System Administration #20 reminds us that “hope prevents you from doing your job,” however, and that’s a good place to start.'
Check out the @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social Journal
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July 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Check out the @freebsdfoundation.bsky.social Journal
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recorded tomorrow's #60SecondsOfWIP with a snip of this month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column.
Catch the old episodes at mwl.io/about/worlds... or your favorite podcast aggregator. Except the aggregators that were a pain to work with, because screw them, I'm giving them free low-quality content.
Catch the old episodes at mwl.io/about/worlds... or your favorite podcast aggregator. Except the aggregators that were a pain to work with, because screw them, I'm giving them free low-quality content.
Podcast: 60 Seconds of WIP – Michael W Lucas
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February 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM
recorded tomorrow's #60SecondsOfWIP with a snip of this month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column.
Catch the old episodes at mwl.io/about/worlds... or your favorite podcast aggregator. Except the aggregators that were a pain to work with, because screw them, I'm giving them free low-quality content.
Catch the old episodes at mwl.io/about/worlds... or your favorite podcast aggregator. Except the aggregators that were a pain to work with, because screw them, I'm giving them free low-quality content.
Working on this month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column.
"Systems administration is a disorder that benefits civilization, meaning that society has no interest in alleviating it or even developing a vaccine."
"Systems administration is a disorder that benefits civilization, meaning that society has no interest in alleviating it or even developing a vaccine."
December 12, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Working on this month's #FreeBSDJournal Letters column.
"Systems administration is a disorder that benefits civilization, meaning that society has no interest in alleviating it or even developing a vaccine."
"Systems administration is a disorder that benefits civilization, meaning that society has no interest in alleviating it or even developing a vaccine."
Working on my next #freebsdjournal letters column. Let's see how this works....
September 14, 2023 at 6:32 PM
Working on my next #freebsdjournal letters column. Let's see how this works....
The 2023 September/October issue of the @freebsdjournal is here. Don't miss it.
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https://issue.freebsdfoundation.org/publication/?i=807028
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https://issue.freebsdfoundation.org/publication/?i=807028
FreeBSD Journal DE September/October 2023
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December 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The 2023 September/October issue of the @freebsdjournal is here. Don't miss it.
#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal
https://issue.freebsdfoundation.org/publication/?i=807028
#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal
https://issue.freebsdfoundation.org/publication/?i=807028
FreeBSD Journal DE May/June 2023
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December 3, 2024 at 11:58 AM
The January/February 2023 issue of the #FreeBSD Journal is here! This issue is all about building a FreeBSD Web Server! Covering ZFS, PostgreSQL, Packet Batching, and more! Best of all? It's Free! https://freebsdfoundation.org/past-issues/building-a-freebsd-web-server/
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December 3, 2024 at 11:55 AM
The January/February 2023 issue of the #FreeBSD Journal is here! This issue is all about building a FreeBSD Web Server! Covering ZFS, PostgreSQL, Packet Batching, and more! Best of all? It's Free! https://freebsdfoundation.org/past-issues/building-a-freebsd-web-server/
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