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About FreeBSD

"FreeBSD" can mean several things depending on the context. Here are a few links to get you to the sources that describe each.

  • The Operating System - most people mean the operating system when they say or write "FreeBSD." The FreeBSD Handbook contains general information about the OS as well as a complete guide for using it.

  • The Project - the FreeBSD Project is the collection of efforts to develop and release the FreeBSD OS, maintain ports and packages, and provide documentation for it all.

  • Project Administration - the project administration team ensures the FreeBSD Project makes progress in an orderly manner

  • The Foundation - the FreeBSD Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the FreeBSD Project and community worldwide

  • FreeBSD Vision & Architectural Guidelines - the FreeBSD Project aims to produce the best UNIX® like operating system package possible and this document outlines how