When I launched the #BoxyBSD project my goal was to create a welcoming, free space for beginners to dive into BSD-based systems and learn at their own pace. I’m a huge fan of free and open-source software, so I naturally gravitated toward Matrix for the chat setup right from the start. But honestly, #Matrix isn’t always the smoothest ride - especially for newcomers. It can get a bit tricky, and that’s the last thing I want when I’m trying to make people feel at ease. My focus is on helping beginners get comfortable, encouraging them to experiment, and letting them discover the value of #BSD (like #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD, etc.) for themselves - not throwing them into something that might feel overwhelming.
That’s why I decided to add a Discord server alongside Matrix. It’s just simpler for a lot of people, and I want to meet folks where they’re at. But I’m not a fan of scattered conversations across platforms - it drives me nuts - so I’ve bridged the main channels on Discord and Matrix. That way, we’re all still chatting together, no matter which spot you prefer - simply one thing: #RUNBSD!
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Hey #homelab users!
You probably already know me by my free @BoxyBSD project and I often got asked about IPv4 addresses. Currebtly, I tinker with a new but also honestly not free service. The idea is creating a static IP service for homelab users. I'm aware that there're already some around, so what could be some benefits here?
- Static single #IPv4 & #IPv6 /48 (so you can subnet your homelab to several /64 without breaking #slacc)
- Bigger subnets (IPv4: /29, /28, /27 | IPv6: /32)
- Full RIPE personalization (inc. abuse & Co)
- #OpenVPN, #Wireguard, #GRE Support
- Auto configure (e.g., you load the wireguard config on any client and the addresses Arena immediately bound to that interface)
- Split usage / multiple tunnels: Use different IPs from your subnets at different locations
- Integration into #BoxyBSD
- Location in Germany or Netherlands (selectable)
- Hosted on redundant #FreeBSD nodes
Pricing:
- The starter package probably around 10€/month (not more) + 15€ setup including 2T traffic
- Pricing for addiriinal/larger subnets not yet sure, probably higher setup fees to avoid hoppers and spamers to keep the addresses clean
- Optional traffic packages (when exceeding speed Limit of 10Mbit which should still be ok for most homelabs)
World this be interesting? Im aware that many ones already do this by VPS themselves, so this might just be a bit easier and optionally offering whole networks including RIPE personalizations.
#HowTo install & run #snac on #FreeBSD - run your own #ActivityPub instance in the #Fediverse!
In the last days I often got asked about #snac / #snac2 as an alternative to #Mastodon and I can highly recommend it! I few months ago, I already wrote a HowTo about setting snac up on a FreeBSD instance - might be worth to share again :) if you’re using snac, you might also want to use my relay service at https://fedi-relay.gyptazy.com to make your posts more visible in the Fediworld.
#opensource #fediverse #fediworld #alternatives #community #FreeBSD #RUNBSD #BoxyBSD #activitypub #mastodon #relay #community #federated
https://gyptazy.com/install-snac2-on-freebsd-an-activitypub-instance-for-the-fediverse/
The #BoxyBSD project is taking a pause from provisioning completely free #vps instances / #vserver. For further questions, reach out to @gyptazy or in our Matrix chat.
After publishing the new self-service portal and making it easier to use and get a free VPS instance, we got a lot more new users who requested an instance than usual. We’re not out of resources but we want to provide a great and reliable service and have a buffer for upcoming things.
We’re already restocking the resources and adding new nodes to the project but temporary stop provisioning new instances. In the meantime, we will provide new services that will make the overall experience for users much better and easier.
We already started this with the new #NAT64 gateways and the new free #loadbalancing service that allows you to serve your website also on #IPv4, even your box is #IPv6 only.
We’re addicted to the #BSD community and hope to provide your quickly more #FreeBSD, #NetBSD, #OpenBSD, #DragonflyBSD and all the other bsd based systems again. In the meantime - have fun and #RUNBSD
We just added a free #loadbalancing service to #BoxyBSD!
This new feature got added by @gyptazy in addition to the newly introduced #NAT64 gateways to make your life easier and is currently tested with a few users! This provides you the ability to make your website also reachable by #IPv4 even your box is only running on #IPv6. This feature can be managed from your self-service portal and simply requires you to add a DNS name that should be balanced and to point the DNS A record to a given IPv4.
Making the legacy internet life easier, we hope for a higher #BSD adaption where people might be more motivated to try #FreeBSD, #NetBSD, #OpenBSD or even #opensolaris with #illumos.
I got asked if I could create a #howto for creating a (public) #NAT64 service - just like I did recently for #BoxyBSD. With #DNS64 and #NAT64 you can also reach resource in the legacy internet (#IPv4) on #IPv6 only systems.
While this is based on #unbound and #tayga, there’s also a solution by using the #OpenBSD's native way which is also running on the other gateway. I’ll share a second how to how to do this in OpenBSD and pf.
https://gyptazy.com/howto-create-a-public-dns64-nat64-gateway/
BSD OS Distribution at BoxyBSD.com in 2025! I got asked to share some new statistics...
#FreeBSD: 493
#OpenBSD: 13
#NetBSD: 4
Other BSD: 2
#OpenIndiana: 2
We can clearly see that #FreeBSD has taken the lead. Currently in "other BSDs" section there are only #DragonflyBSD and #MidnightBSD sharing with each 1 provisioned VPS instance at #BoxyBSD.
Current boxyBSD status
BoxyBSD monitoring overview:
Website: Online
virt01: Online
virt02: Online
virt03: Online
virt04: Online
virt05: Online
virt06: Online
Since the modification of the site the status page of boxyBSD has been cancelled.
For your convenience I've relayed what's been included in the public matrix channel.
In case that's disallowed {not stated in the tos} I shall remove this @stefano
#bash #boxyBSD #sh #zsh #ksh #csh #sockets #freeBSD #netBSD #openBSD #ProxMox
2025 is coming! Let's start with a new #BoxyBSD website into the new year!
Yes, there're still some bugs and the force typing will be quickly stopped by an "on click" action.
When I study a subject I do it thoroughly. freeBSD has excellent documentation which is *local* you dont need the internet. I linked a page just for convenience.
When I first worked with the chilibox, I came in close contact with freeBSD and immediately loved the OS layout in comparison with Linux
`pkg install -y` is your friend
https://docs.freebsd.org/en/books/handbook/ports/
#bash #boxyBSD #sh #zsh #ksh #csh #sockets #freeBSD #netBSD #openBSD
It seems like the Matrix channel for #boxybsd-requests:bsd.cafe is read only atm.
I should check if I've missed something important in the docs.
Update: according to the matrix bot page I followed all instructions correctly.
Can someone point me out to point (s) I have missed?
#FreeBSD is great and I’m a long-term user but there’s room for improvements and time to support modern solutions without losing our identity.
https://gyptazy.com/freebsd-how-can-we-make-it-more-attractive-to-new-users/
Friends of the #BSDCafe, #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD and #NetBSD enthusiasts and the entire #Fediverse,
Curious about #BoxyBSD?
Join Florian - @gyptazy - as he dives into its creation, architecture, and community support.
Perfect for BSD beginners and pros alike!
10/06/2024
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