NATIONAL FREEBSD DAY

NATIONAL FreeBSD DAY

National FreeBSD Day on June 19 commemorates the launch date of an innovative technology that many of us use every day. Join us as we explain more about this free and open-sourced program that allows us to use our electronics.

#FreeBSDDay

The open-source operating system called FreeBSD developed out of the University of California at Berkley in 1993. Billions of people around the globe use FreeBSD to teach operating system concepts in universities. Companies also develop products on FreeBSD, and universities use it as a research platform.

While you may not be familiar with FreeBSD, there's a good chance you're already using at least some code derived from it in your everyday life. For example, do you stream movies via Netflix? How about chat with friends on WhatsApp? Maybe you play the latest PlayStation 4 game sensation is found in web applications, servers, operating systems, and even software.

As a pioneer in open-source technology, users can modify and redesign FreeBSD to meet their needs, free of charge within the guidelines of the license. Through a network of users, the software keeps pace with today's technology and prepares us for what's ahead.

HOW TO OBSERVE FreeBSD DAY

Learn more about FreeBSD, its history, and its applications at www.freebsd.org. Share your experiences with FreeBSD. While exploring the possibilities, join the discussion using #FreeBSDDay on social media.

NATIONAL FreeBSD DAY HISTORY

FreeBSD Foundation founded National FreeBSD Day on June 19 to recognize its pioneering and continuing impact on technology and honor its legacy.

On June 15, 2017, the Registrar at National Day Calendar declared the day to be officially observed on June 19th, annually.