Guess who's working on an OpenBSD Plasma LiveUSB/LiveCD for more #OpenBSD propaganda 
Passphrase timeout for disk decryption at boot added (potential battery lifesaver) https://www.undeadly.org/cgi?action=article;sid=20240426083308 #openbsd #fde #encryption #passphrase #efi #boot #timeout #batterysaver
We had nice talks about improving #BoxyBSD, getting new users attracted into #BSD based systems like #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD but also covering the lacks of it. Outcome was, that a one already worked on that which might result in a new community project (which may also result into a new service). I don’t want to teaser too much, the related persons will provide more details and insights. It was a great first meeting, looking forward into the next upcoming ones!
More details and participating informations at: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/docs:weekly-bsdpub
For my #ThrowbackThursday, here's a snapshot of my desk from 2013. Although my workspace was pretty cluttered then and still is, despite being in a different house now. Under the table, there was a tower PCs, running #FreeBSD. The laptop that was on was using #MacOS, while the mini ITX desktop was powered by #NetBSD with #Xen, hosting various services in some domUs. My smartphone at the time was a QWERTY-equipped Samsung #Android, which I had chosen in the hopes of finding a keyboard experience similar to the superb one offered by #BlackBerry. Additionally, there was another laptop beneath the phones operating on #OpenBSD. The Dockstar, running NetBSD, served as my file server; it even had remote access, albeit with a modest broadband speed of just 1.5 Mbit/sec.
Ah, the good old days. 🙂
Just wrapped up the first virtual meeting of 'BSD Pub,' hosted by @gyptazy
Had a delightful and friendly conversation with wonderful folks, and some really interesting ideas emerged for the future. Thanks to everyone and... looking forward to the next meeting!
Details will be posted on the corresponding page: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/docs:weekly-bsdpub
#BSDPub #BSD #BSDCafe #OpenSource #Community #FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #DragonFlyBSD #RunBSD
Interesting, on #OpenBSD, git depends on got
got provides git-receive-pack and git-upload-pack
https://github.com/openbsd/ports/commit/84549790d4f21d21894459096d91fe3405020d5f
if I understand the commit message, it's useful when both git and got are used on the same repository?
Il y a un vieux #powermacg4 qui traîne au début de la rue Jules d'Arbaumont à #Dijon
Ça doit encore être supporté par #openbsd #netbsd et #freebsd
@joel tuned his statusbar for OpenBSD
https://www.tumfatig.net/2024/a-terminal-status-bar-updated/
Thank you, I've been playing with your bar for some time and these inprovements looks great 👍
#openbsd
Coming up: I will do a stream of how to update a port on #OpenBSD (likely beginner-level difficulty) tonight at UTC midnight (25-Apr, 00:00).
I'm estimating this will be less than 20 minutes long. Will upload it to YouTube afterwards.
@BoxyBSD@bsd.cafe #hosting #opensource #BSD #freevm #education
I have an HP Envy laptop from 2017. It came with an HD screen, a 7th Gen Intel Core i7 and 16 GB of RAM.
The modifications I've made: Remove 1 GB HDD and replace with Samsung 1 GB NVMe (there was an empty slot for it) and SanDisk 1 GB SATA SSD.
It runs Fedora Silverblue 40 on the NVMe and OpenBSD 7.5 on the SATA SSD.
Other then the rubber pieces on the bottom completely failing (replaced with those clear plastic sticky dots you get at the hardware store), this 7-year-old laptop is running perfectly well.
I don't travel with it, but I don't baby it, either.
Weekly BSD Pub
*BSD friends, just remember that on Thursday there'll be the first Weekly BSD Pub virtual meeting, organized by @gyptazy
More information here: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/docs:weekly-bsdpub
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Version control system #gameoftrees 0.98 has been released and should soon show up in #OpenBSD -current packages. An update for the -portable version will follow as well.
🔔 The Git repository server gotd can now send notifications via email and http/json when changes are made to a repository.
🕸️ The got clone and got fetch commands now accept HTTP and HTTPS repository URLs.
The commit graph implementation can now sort commits topologically. This in turn makes it possible to avoid spurious merge conflicts when branches are rebased across merge commits.
🏎️ Listing all the tags is now much faster on repositories which contain too many tags (such as the FreeBSD Git repository -- Before: 4 minutes 24 seconds; After: 0.01 seconds).
🔢 The got stage and got unstage commands are now more consistent with all other commands by requiring the -R option before operating on directories recursively.
🩹 The got patch command will no longer fail if an empty file exists at a location where a patch wants to add a new file.
With contributions from @op, @tobhe, @xha and Kyle Ackerman this time around, thanks! 🍰
OpenBSD – Coming soon to a -current system near you: parallel raw IP input
https://www.undeadly.org/cgi?action=article%3Bsid%3D20240418050520
Discussions: https://discu.eu/q/https://www.undeadly.org/cgi?action=article%253Bsid%253D20240418050520
I just asked Llama3 Instruct (7B Q8): "Tell me all you know about ZFS on OpenBSD"
Llama3 replied: "A great topic!
ZFS is a combined file system and logical volume manager designed by Sun Microsystems, now owned by Oracle. It's known for its advanced features, high performance, and reliability. On OpenBSD, ZFS is available as part of the base system since version 5.4 (released in 2011). Here are some key aspects of using ZFS on OpenBSD:
**Installation**
To install ZFS on OpenBSD, you'll need to specify `zfs` as your file system during installation. This will create a ZFS pool with a single vdev (virtual device) containing the root file system.
**ZFS Pool**
A ZFS pool is the top-level container for all ZFS storage. It can contain one or more virtual devices (vdevs), which are used to store data and metadata. On OpenBSD, you'll typically create a single pool with a single vdev containing the root file system.
**VDEVs**
Vdevs are the building blocks of a ZFS pool. They're composed of one or more disk devices, and can be configured in various ways (e.g., RAID-Z, mirror, single-disk). OpenBSD supports the following vdev types:
* `raidz`: A type of RAID-5, providing redundancy with data striping.
* `mirror`: A simple mirroring configuration for each block.
* `single`: A single disk vdev, used for a standalone pool or for testing.
**ZFS Features**
Some notable ZFS features available on OpenBSD:
* **Snapshots**: Instantaneous copies of your file system at a specific point in time. You can take snapshots, clone them, and even revert to previous states if needed.
* **Send/Receive**: Allows you to send and receive entire ZFS pools or datasets between systems.
* **Checksums**: Data integrity checks are performed on all data written to disk.
* **Compressed**: Compression is supported for both data and metadata, reducing storage requirements.
* **Quotas**: Limits can be set for individual datasets to prevent excessive usage.
**OpenBSD-specific ZFS settings**
Some OpenBSD-specific configuration options:
* `zfs_load`: Controls whether the ZFS module is loaded at boot time. Set it to `YES` in `/etc/sysctl.conf` to enable ZFS support.
* `zfs_root`: Specifies the root file system dataset name. Typically set to `tank/root`.
* `zfs_pool`: Sets the default pool name (e.g., `tank`).
**ZFS CLI**
The OpenBSD ZFS command-line interface (CLI) is similar to other Unix-like systems:
```bash
# zpool list # List all pools and their status
# zfs list # List all datasets in a pool
# zfs snapshot # Create a new snapshot of a dataset
# zfs clone # Clone a snapshot or dataset
# zfs send # Send a dataset or snapshot to another system
```
**Tips and Considerations**
* Be cautious when using ZFS, as some operations (e.g., `zpool destroy`) can be destructive.
* Regularly check your pool's health with `zpool status` and ensure you have enough disk space.
* Use `zfs snapshots` to create regular backups of your file systems.
This is just a brief overview of using ZFS on OpenBSD. If you have specific questions or concerns, feel free to ask!"
We're safe. And I should ask Theo why he's always lied and never announced ZFS support on OpenBSD. 😆
Latest 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟬𝟰/𝟮𝟮 (Valuable News - 2024/04/22) available.
https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2024/04/22/valuable-news-2024-04-22/
Past releases: https://vermaden.wordpress.com/news/
#verblog #vernews #news #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #linux #unix #zfs #opnsense #ghostbsd #solaris #vermadenday
I spent some time testing BSD Mail today.
I tried to crash the whole system, to see how stable Dovecot's replica is (spoiler: it's definitely reliable). I've made up my mind that passwords will be encrypted via bcrypt, ensuring modern, reliable, and secure cryptography.
From now on, it's possible to change your password through SOGo, which will update the DB where Dovecot and opensmtpd fetch their data from.
Let's move forward!
#BSDMail #Dovecot #OpenSMTPD #OpenBSD #FreeBSD #SOGo #Security #IT
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Playing videos, displaying images and streaming online content on #bsd without a graphical server.
https://automa.triapul.cz/no-gui-mpv/
Really?
I think #FreeBSD and #OpenBSD are a cult for different reasons and #NetBSD is totally underrated. Look at all the platforms it still supports! Others (Debian, Freebsd, OpenBSD and may be more OSs) are dropping 32bit PCs. NetBSD still runs even on #M68k, #VAX and others!
IMO the only cult part in NetBSD is not to care about being cult. It has its rough edges, but it will run on your #toaster for still some more decades.
Our first weekly will start on the 25th, April 2024 at 7 PM (GMT+2).
You can find all the details on the #BSDCafe wiki:
https://wiki.bsd.cafe/docs:weekly-bsdpub
For the first one, I already created a small agenda (https://wiki.bsd.cafe/docs:weekly-bsdpub-meeting-minutes-2024-04-25). You are highly encouraged to modify and extend this, as well as upcoming agendas!
Overview:
Day: Thursdays (weekly)
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM (GMT +2)
Where: https://meet.gyptazy.ch/BSDPub (Jitsi)
Infos: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/docs:weekly-bsdpub
Agenda: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/docs:weekly-bsdpub-meeting-minutes-2024-04-25
Info: No recordings, no deep tech dives (keep it simple, we have calls for the details, no pressures to anyone, have fun and enjoy)
When I started the poll to ask for interests in such a meeting I wasn’t sure that even more than 5 people would be interested. I’m happy to see this amount of interested BSD users. I’m aware of the different timezones and it might make sense to have a second timeslot. This one mostly covers the European and near-east users. I’m happy to hear suggestions regarding preferred timeslots for the US, Asia,… so far, I’m happy to see at least a few of you next Thursday in the call!
#FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #helloSystem #BSDCafe #BSDNetwork #OpenSource #Solaris #illumos #openindiana #community #meeting #havefun #fun #BSDPub
Hey #BSD Fans!
We all share the same interests - #BSD based systems like #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD and #NetBSD.
We chat all day, sharing thoughts, questions and help. We talk on Matrix across different channels, we share on the #Fediverse. We have @vermaden@bsd.cafe's newsletter, we have @dexter@bsd.network's #FreeBSD #Jails and #bhyve calls and many other ones I can't list here.
Wondering if there would be and interests in the #BSDNetwork, #BSDCafe, etc., for a weekly smalltalk session like in a pub. Just a Jitsi based video/audio call where we can meet, discuss things from newsletter, trending things from the #Fediverse or just have off-topic and openminded discussions. This could result into the #BSDPub meeting.
I know, some people are shy - keep your cam off until you feel comfortable and feel free to join the discussions. Even this meetings should make fun and no pressure - so if someone is not in the mood or can't make it - no worries. No one will judge.
Would you be interested?
#helloSystem #DragonFlyBSD #HardenedBSD #GhostBSD #pfSense #illumos #tribblix #solaris #opensolaris #zfs #community #social
| Yes: | 44 |
| No: | 4 |
Closed
Sharing some technical details about how I'm setting up the hosted email service. It will not be a service of BSD Cafe but tied to my own business. It will run entirely on BSD systems and on bare metal, NOT on "cloud" VPS. It will use FreeBSD jails or OpenBSD or NetBSD VMs (but on bhyve, on a leased server - I do not want user data to be stored on disks managed by others). The services (opensmtpd and rspamd, dovecot, redis, mysql, etc.) will run on separate jails/VMs, so compromising one service will NOT put the others at risk. Emails will be stored on encrypted ZFS datasets - so all emails are encrypted at rest - and only dovecot will have access to the mail datasets. I'm also considering the possibility of encrypting individual emails with the user's login password - but I still have to thoroughly test this. The setup will be fully redundant (double mx for SMTP, a domain for external IMAP access that will be managed through smart DNS - which will distribute the connections on the DNS side and, in case of a server down, will stop resolving its IP, sending all the connections to the other. Obviously, everything will be accessible in both ipv4 and ipv6 and in two different European countries, on two different providers. Synchronization will occur through dovecot's native sync (extremely stable and tested). All technical choices will be clearly explained - the goal of this service is to provide maximum transparency to users on how things will be handled.
#BSD #FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #emailHosting #encryption #ZFS #dovecot #opensmtpd #rspamd #emailSecurity #techTransparency #ipv6 #Europe
#OpenBSD may introduces Word into the base system
