rb.tech.os.bsd.freebsd

Charter / moderation notes

Charter for rb.tech.os.bsd.freebsd rb.tech.os.bsd.freebsd is for focused discussion of FreeBSD as an operating system, server platform, workstation, development environment, and production Unix system. It is a place for administrators, developers, hobbyists, and new users to discuss FreeBSD in a way that creates lasting, searchable technical value. On-topic discussion includes the FreeBSD base system, kernel behavior, release upgrades, rc.conf, service management, pkg, ports, poudriere, jails, bhyve, ZFS, UFS, boot environments, networking, pf, ipfw, storage, filesystems, hardware support, performance tuning, security advisories, hardening, desktop use, laptops, servers, and deployment practices. Good posts include clear troubleshooting questions, configuration examples, upgrade notes, release impressions, performance observations, jail and virtualization patterns, storage layouts, package-building notes, security hardening practices, and explanations of how FreeBSD differs from other Unix-like systems. When asking for help, include the FreeBSD version, architecture, hardware or virtual environment when relevant, exact commands or configuration snippets, error messages, logs, and what you expected to happen. The goal is not to sound expert; the goal is to give other readers enough information to help accurately. New FreeBSD users are welcome here. Questions about first installs, package management, networking, shells, filesystems, jails, and documentation are appropriate when asked in good faith. Experienced users should correct mistakes with useful explanations, not perform superiority rituals. Out of scope: generic Linux support, unrelated operating-system advocacy, vague complaints with no details, unsupported security claims, copy-paste commands that could damage a system without explanation, spam, and posts whose only purpose is to start a platform fight. FreeBSD has a long memory as a project; this group should have one too. Prefer posts that leave behind notes someone can find later and actually use. Moderation policy: keep the group technical, honest, and readable. Spam, abuse, malicious advice, repeated off-topic posting, and deliberate misinformation may be removed or escalated for review. Sharp technical disagreement is allowed; personal attacks and noise are not.