
Created by three guys who love BSD, we cover the latest news and have an extensive series of tutorials, as well as interviews with various people from all areas of the BSD community. It also serves as a platform for support and questions. We love and advocate FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, DragonFlyBSD and TrueOS. Our show aims to be helpful and informative for new users that want to learn about them, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 640 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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New Open Indiana Release, Understanding Storage Performance, a Unix OS for the TI99, FreeBSD Tribal knowledge, and more...
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I really want to like the show but their microphones are poor and the hosts do a lot of mumbling through the news. Often just reading articles instead of having meaningful discussions.
Very informative!
I’m looking to get into FreeBSD so this detailed but relaxed approach is perfectly balanced.
They don't just cover the BSDs, but the wider Unix world as well. Great topics, technical analysis, and interviews. One of the best Unix/BSD podcasts currently out there.
Time flies so fast. I remember when I joined hundreds of episodes ago.
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Content primarily revolves around BSD operating systems, focusing on the latest developments in FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and related technologies. Topics frequently discussed include tutorials on using various BSD features, security improvements, system administration tips, and technical interviews with influential figures in the BSD community. The hosts aim to provide engaging, informative discussions that cater to both novices and experienced users, fostering a welcoming environment for questions and community support. Unique aspects include their emphasis on hands-on tutorials and practical advice, helping listeners to better understand and utilize BSD systems effectively.
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