FreeBSD Foundation

Overview

Non-profit organization that supports the development of the FreeBSD operating system. FreeBSD is a mature, BSD-derived Unix-like operating system.

Key Facts

• Founded: 2000-07-01

• Headquarters: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

• Status: Non-profit foundation

• Founded to support the FreeBSD project financially and legally

• FreeBSD is a Unix-like OS derived from BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution)

• Known for ZFS support, Jails (container technology), and networking stack

• FreeBSD powers Netflix CDN, PlayStation 3/4/5, and many ISPs

• BSD 3-Clause license is one of the most permissive open-source licenses

• Strong focus on performance, security, and code quality

Products Mentioned in Wiki

• Freebsd | FreeBSD competes with Linux in server and embedded markets