# FreeBSD Foundation A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and building the FreeBSD Project This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Learning at Scale: FreeBSD Foundation Intern Nimish Jain on Exploring the FreeBSD Codebase DevFeed: [Learning at Scale: FreeBSD Foundation Intern Nimish Jain on Exploring the FreeBSD Codebase]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-09-14T18:42:26Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [freebsd](), [Operating system](), [Software Engineering](), [Code review]() Tags: [blog](), [code-review](), [engineering](), [freebsd](), [intern]() ### AI overview A profile of FreeBSD Foundation intern Nimish Jain's summer work on the FreeBSD operating system. His projects included virtualization-driver upgrades, network filesystem connectivity work, and porting a Raspberry Pi installer; the article also describes code review and navigating a large codebase as learning experiences. ### Source excerpt For Nimish Jain, working on FreeBSD this summer meant getting an up-close look at something he had long been curious about: how large, complex pieces of software work together. A Software Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, Nimish is preparing to enter his second year. He was already a longtime FreeBSD user when he [...] The post Learning at Scale: FreeBSD Foundation Intern Nimish Jain on Exploring the FreeBSD Codebase first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## FreeBSD Foundation Intern Sourojeet Adhikari on Bringing ROCm to FreeBSD DevFeed: [FreeBSD Foundation Intern Sourojeet Adhikari on Bringing ROCm to FreeBSD]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-08-24T20:34:20Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [rocm](), [GPU](), [Computing](), [Open Source](), [Programming]() Tags: [blog](), [gpu](), [open-source](), [programming](), [rocm](), [system]() ### AI overview An interview with University of Waterloo student Sourojeet Adhikari about his FreeBSD Foundation internship and work to bring AMD's ROCm GPU computing platform to FreeBSD. It covers his path into open source, systems and GPU programming, and the challenges of the project. ### Source excerpt For University of Waterloo student Sourojeet Adhikari, an early interest in understanding how computers work eventually grew into a summer spent helping bring AMD's ROCm GPU computing platform to FreeBSD. Sourojeet is studying Mathematical Physics and entering the third year of his degree. This summer, he joined the FreeBSD Foundation as an intern, working on [...] The post FreeBSD Foundation Intern Sourojeet Adhikari on Bringing ROCm to FreeBSD first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## FreeBSD Foundation Intern Jim Huang Chen on Raspberry Pi Support and Open Source DevFeed: [FreeBSD Foundation Intern Jim Huang Chen on Raspberry Pi Support and Open Source]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-08-21T13:29:17Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [Raspberry Pi](), [Software Engineering](), [Open Source](), [Programming](), [Linux]() Tags: [assembly](), [blog](), [c](), [freebsd](), [google-summer-of-code](), [internship](), [linux](), [open-source](), [programming](), [raspberry-pi](), [software-engineering](), [student](), [university]() ### AI overview The article profiles FreeBSD Foundation intern Jim Huang Chen, describing his path into systems programming and his summer work contributing to Raspberry Pi support in the FreeBSD codebase. His projects included porting Raspberry Pi Imager to FreeBSD. ### Source excerpt When Jim Huang Chen began his internship with the FreeBSD Foundation, he was only finishing his first year as a Software Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. A few months later, he had spent the summer working inside the FreeBSD codebase, contributing to Raspberry Pi support, learning from longtime developers, and gaining a much [...] The post FreeBSD Foundation Intern Jim Huang Chen on Raspberry Pi Support and Open Source first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## An Update on the FreeBSD Journal: New Editor, New Format DevFeed: [An Update on the FreeBSD Journal: New Editor, New Format]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-07-29T20:16:39Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [Computing](), [browser](), [Website](), [pdf]() Tags: [blog](), [browser](), [editor](), [format](), [freebsd](), [pdf](), [software](), [update](), [website]() ### AI overview The FreeBSD Journal has appointed Matt Slaybaugh as its new editor and is moving to a browser-based-only format without downloadable PDFs. The journal will remain quarterly, free, and guided by its editorial and advisory boards. ### Source excerpt We have a couple of updates to share about the FreeBSD Journal. A New Editor Please join us in welcoming Matt Slaybaugh as the Journal's new editor. Matt brings years of editorial and content management experience, including his ongoing work with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and he's already hard at work on upcoming [...] The post An Update on the FreeBSD Journal: New Editor, New Format first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Novković DevFeed: [BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Novković]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-07-22T05:54:13Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [Computing](), [Large Language Model](), [Security](), [Raspberry Pi](), [Cloud](), [Kernel](), [Network]() Tags: [2026](), [blog](), [cloud](), [conference](), [developer](), [foundation](), [kernel](), [llm](), [network](), [raspberry-pi](), [report](), [security](), [travel]() ### AI overview A travel report from BSDCan 2026 covering the FreeBSD developer summit and conference talks on LLM-driven security analysis, embedded computing with Raspberry Pi, infrastructure, scheduling, networking, virtual memory, accessibility, temporary virtual machines, OpenNTPD, and the FreeBSD 15.0 release process. ### Source excerpt This year, I had the great privilege of receiving the FreeBSD Foundation travel grant to attend BSDCan. The conference informally kicked off with the traditional gathering at the Father & Sons bar near the 90U residence on Tuesday. The first day of the FreeBSD developer summit opened with Nicholas Carlini's talk about LLM-driven security analysis [...] The post BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Novković first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Patrick McEvoy DevFeed: [BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Patrick McEvoy]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-07-22T05:48:02Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [Hardware](), [Streaming](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Discord](), [IRC]() Tags: [2026](), [ai](), [blog](), [discord](), [hardware](), [irc](), [report](), [streaming](), [travel]() ### AI overview Patrick McEvoy reports on the June 2026 FreeBSD DevSummit and BSDCan, covering event recording and streaming, hardware used, increased attention to AI integration, conference operations, attendee growth, social media coordination, and fundraising for local charities. ### Source excerpt The June 2026 FreeBSD DevSummit & BSDCan was again successfully recorded and streamed through longtime streaming sponsor ScaleEngine. The requested DevSummit 2 question microphone system kept our running around to a minimum and fit the two rows of DMS1160. We got to see CheriBSD hardware again, in fact, Brooks Davis presented from a CheriBSD box. [...] The post BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Patrick McEvoy first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## BSDCan 2026 Trip Report - ShengYi Hung DevFeed: [BSDCan 2026 Trip Report - ShengYi Hung]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-07-22T05:40:54Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [freebsd](), [scheduling](), [cpu](), [LLVM]() Tags: [blog](), [conference](), [developers](), [report]() ### AI overview A personal report on attending BSDCan 2026 in Ottawa, including DevSummit discussions about AI and project maintainability, FreeBSD development work, heterogeneous CPU scheduling, CPU power throttling, and Thread Local Storage. ### Source excerpt I'm really grateful to the FreeBSD Foundation for sponsoring my trip to BSDCan 2026 in Ottawa. The conference ran for four days -- two days of DevSummit, then two days of the main conference, with many interesting talks throughout. For me, it's mainly a chance to talk with developers I don't otherwise get to reach [...] The post BSDCan 2026 Trip Report - ShengYi Hung first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## Understanding the Foundation Board's Role in the FreeBSD Ecosystem DevFeed: [Understanding the Foundation Board's Role in the FreeBSD Ecosystem]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Anne Dickison Published: 2026-07-17T01:53:55Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [Operating system](), [Development]() Tags: [blog](), [foundation](), [freebsd](), [governance](), [interview](), [leadership](), [nonprofit](), [organization]() ### AI overview An interview and explanation of the FreeBSD Foundation Board's role, including how board members are elected and how the Board differs from Foundation staff and FreeBSD Project leadership. ### Source excerpt During BSDCan, the FreeBSD Foundation holds its annual meeting and Board elections. Following this year's meeting, we are pleased to welcome Dave Cottlehuber to the FreeBSD Foundation Board of Directors. Take a minute to read this interview with Dave to learn more about his involvement with FreeBSD and why he joined the Foundation Board of [...] The post Understanding the Foundation Board's Role in the FreeBSD Ecosystem first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## FreeBSD Foundation Welcomes New Board Member: Dave Cottlehuber DevFeed: [FreeBSD Foundation Welcomes New Board Member: Dave Cottlehuber]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Anne Dickison Published: 2026-07-17T01:32:52Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [freebsd](), [Open Source](), [release engineering](), [Unix]() Tags: [2026](), [blog](), [community](), [foundation](), [freebsd](), [open-source](), [release-engineering]() ### AI overview Dave Cottlehuber was elected to the FreeBSD Foundation Board on June 15, 2026. In an interview, he discusses his path from OpenBSD and UNIX experience to FreeBSD, his community involvement, and his motivation to serve on the board. ### Source excerpt FreeBSD Community member and former Core Representative, Dave Cottlehuber, was elected to the FreeBSD Foundation Board during the Annual Meeting on June 15, 2026. We sat down with Dave to learn more about his history with FreeBSD and what he's most looking forward to accomplishing during his tenure. Tell us a little about yourself, and how [...] The post FreeBSD Foundation Welcomes New Board Member: Dave Cottlehuber first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## Represent FreeBSD in Your Community DevFeed: [Represent FreeBSD in Your Community]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-07-15T21:10:16Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [Open Source]() Tags: [advocacy](), [blog](), [community](), [event](), [hackathon]() ### AI overview The FreeBSD Foundation encourages community members to promote FreeBSD at local events, host information tables, and introduce the project in classrooms or clubs. It describes community table guidelines, travel-grant support, and a virtual speaker request form for educational groups. ### Source excerpt Teaching others about FreeBSD and helping it grow doesn't require a developer background -- it just takes someone willing to show up and talk about why this project matters. Whether that's presenting at a local meetup or bringing FreeBSD into a classroom, community advocacy is one of the most effective ways we grow the project. [...] The post Represent FreeBSD in Your Community first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation.