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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

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Recent Guests

Brian Kernighan
Co-creator of Unix and a senior computer science professor at Princeton University.
Princeton University
Episode: 633: Magical Systems Thinking
Nico Cartron
User of BSD, blogger about BSD experiences
Episode: 626: USB webcam testing
David Gwen
A developer and member of the OpenBSD Project
University of Queensland
Episode: 623: Two's interview
Mark Phillips
Technical Marketing Manager at the FreeBSD Foundation
FreeBSD Foundation
Episode: 622: Interview with Mark Phillips - Technical Marketing Manager at the FreeBSD Foundation
Deb Goodkin
Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation
FreeBSD Foundation
Episode: 616: FreeBSD Foundation Interview
Justin Gibbs
Co-founder of the FreeBSD Foundation
FreeBSD Foundation
Episode: 616: FreeBSD Foundation Interview
Stefano Madronelli
A web developer and creator of BSSG, transitioning from dynamic CMS to static site generation.
BSSG
Episode: 609: Toe-Dipping in Amsterdam
Stefano Marinelli
Founder and barista of the BSD Cafe, passionate about technology and computing.
Proto.inarity
Episode: 606: Tackling 7k bugs
Michael Lucas
Author and BSD expert
Episode: 558: Worlds of telnet

Hosts

Jason Tubner
Co-host of the podcast, often involved in discussions and interviews.
Benedict Reuschling
Host known for covering BSD news and discussions in the podcast, with a strong background in technology and advocacy for BSD.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • Audio Quality is Poor

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KeyboardG
    United States3 months ago
  • Very informative!

    Podchaser
    4
    Taundorm
    4 years ago
  • Needed

    I’m looking to get into FreeBSD so this detailed but relaxed approach is perfectly balanced.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forbes9000
    Sweden5 years ago
  • Great for keeping up wth BSDs and Unix

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brysonholland
    United States7 years ago
  • Thanks for doing this

    Time flies so fast. I remember when I joined hundreds of episodes ago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moritzbuhl
    Germany8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of technical content, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced BSD users.
The engaging style of the hosts leads to a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, fostering a sense of community among the audience.
Some feedback indicates dissatisfaction with audio quality, particularly regarding microphone issues during recordings.
Many highlight the informative nature of discussions and tutorials provided throughout the episodes.

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Talking Points

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626: USB webcam testing
Q: What feedback do you have about FreeBSD or other BSDs?
I think the main focus should be on better laptop support as many people use laptops now.
626: USB webcam testing
Q: What sort of distances do you run?
I'm into ultra-trail running, participating in events ranging from 50k up to 100 miles.
626: USB webcam testing
Q: How did you first learn about the BSDs and what were your first experiences?
I stumbled upon BSDs in computer science school back in 2000, where there were many NetBSD workstations.
616: FreeBSD Foundation Interview
Q: What do you think the enduring legacy of FreeBSD is?
The legacy should be providing opportunities for growth and support to individuals in the technical space.
616: FreeBSD Foundation Interview
Q: Can you tell us about the initial formation challenges of the FreeBSD Foundation?
The foundation was initially self-funded, facing difficulties in securing sponsorships and lacked a clear model from other organizations to follow.

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