Dec 2, 2025 · Operations

FreeBSD 15.0 Released: Root‑less Builds, Updated ZFS, and Major Kernel Enhancements

FreeBSD 15.0 has been officially released, bringing root‑less reproducible builds, updated OpenZFS, newer OpenSSL/OpenSSH, native inotify support, extensive driver upgrades—including Intel E800, Tiger Lake to Meteor Lake, BNXT 400G, and Wi‑Fi 6—while deprecating AGP and adding pkg management.

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FreeBSD 15.0 Released: Root‑less Builds, Updated ZFS, and Major Kernel Enhancements

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Oct 29, 2025 · Information Security

How FreeBSD’s New Root‑less, Reproducible Build System Boosts Security and CI Efficiency

FreeBSD’s foundation announced two major build system upgrades—eliminating the need for root privileges and fully supporting reproducible builds—allowing developers and CI servers to safely generate system, VM, and cloud images in unprivileged environments, reducing attack surface and enhancing supply‑chain trust.

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How FreeBSD’s New Root‑less, Reproducible Build System Boosts Security and CI Efficiency