We’re pleased to highlight an article by Christopher R. Bowman from the latest edition of the FreeBSD Journal.

In “Building u-boot,” Christopher provides an overview of how the u-boot bootloader is built and maintained within the FreeBSD ecosystem.

Read the full article here:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/building-u-boot/

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We’re pleased to highlight an article by Christopher R. Bowman from the latest edition of the FreeBSD Journal.

In “Building u-boot,” Christopher provides an overview of how the u-boot bootloader is built and maintained within the FreeBSD ecosystem.

Read the full article here:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/building-u-boot/

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New in the Q4 2025 FreeBSD Journal: FreeBSD 15.0 Fixes and Features

We’re pleased to highlight this article from our Q4 2025 Journal. It provides an in-depth look at the key fixes and enhancements included in FreeBSD 15.0, outlining meaningful improvements to system stability, hardware support, and the overall user experience. It’s a valuable overview for anyone upgrading or evaluating the release.

Read the full article:

https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/freebsd-15-0-fixes-and-features/

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New in the Q4 2025 FreeBSD Journal: FreeBSD 15.0 Fixes and Features

We’re pleased to highlight this article from our Q4 2025 Journal. It provides an in-depth look at the key fixes and enhancements included in FreeBSD 15.0, outlining meaningful improvements to system stability, hardware support, and the overall user experience. It’s a valuable overview for anyone upgrading or evaluating the release.

Read the full article:

https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/freebsd-15-0-fixes-and-features/

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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: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/embedded-2/freebsd-home-assistant-and-rtl_433/

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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: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/embedded-2/freebsd-home-assistant-and-rtl_433/

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Interview with Igor Ostapenko: Starting FreeBSD Development

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. His story highlights both the challenges and opportunities of working in the FreeBSD community.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/embedded-2/interview-with-igor-ostapenko/

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Interview with Igor Ostapenko: Starting FreeBSD Development

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. His story highlights both the challenges and opportunities of working in the FreeBSD community.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/embedded-2/interview-with-igor-ostapenko/

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The Q3 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is here!

This edition focuses on Embedded FreeBSD and features articles covering:

- Starting Firewall Development: Interview with Igor Ostapenko
- FreeBSD, Home Assistant, ant rtl_433
- Writing Effective Bug Reports
- Implementing a Quantum-Safe Website on FreeBSD

And much more!

Read it here https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/embedded-2/

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The Q3 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is here!

This edition focuses on Embedded FreeBSD and features articles covering:

- Starting Firewall Development: Interview with Igor Ostapenko
- FreeBSD, Home Assistant, ant rtl_433
- Writing Effective Bug Reports
- Implementing a Quantum-Safe Website on FreeBSD

And much more!

Read it here https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/embedded-2/

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From the FreeBSD Journal archives: ✉️ We Get Letters by Michael W. Lucas

In this edition Michael W. Lucas reflects on what it really means to build something “downstream” from FreeBSD — mixing hard-won lessons, humor, and a reminder that sometimes failure teaches more than success.

Read it here: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/downstreams/we-get-letters-3/

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From the FreeBSD Journal archives: ✉️ We Get Letters by Michael W. Lucas

In this edition Michael W. Lucas reflects on what it really means to build something “downstream” from FreeBSD — mixing hard-won lessons, humor, and a reminder that sometimes failure teaches more than success.

Read it here: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/downstreams/we-get-letters-3/

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In this FreeBSD Journal article, Randall Stewart and Michael Tüxen walk through how SYN segments are processed during TCP’s three-way handshake—crucial for establishing reliable connections.

Learn how FreeBSD handles the client-server exchange and what happens behind the scenes during SYN, SYN-ACK, and ACK.

Read the full article:

https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/downstreams/the-handling-of-syn-segments-in-freebsd/

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In this FreeBSD Journal article, Randall Stewart and Michael Tüxen walk through how SYN segments are processed during TCP’s three-way handshake—crucial for establishing reliable connections.

Learn how FreeBSD handles the client-server exchange and what happens behind the scenes during SYN, SYN-ACK, and ACK.

Read the full article:

https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/downstreams/the-handling-of-syn-segments-in-freebsd/

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