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I am trying to convince folks on #JMA to add another #CTF server to the network. I am hoping I could get a big enough VPS from #BoxyBSD then run the #gameserver on #freebsd
The main objectives I have is evaluating FreeBSD to run a #Luanti gameserver. Some sources indicate that FreeBSD has better networking and IO management than #Linux. So this case might apply.
Other than that, we'll also have a secondary CTF server in the case main server is full or laggy.
Edit: I uploaded a screenshot. It is a poor red medic with a bounty on their head right before we cook him :))))
#opensource #foss #fossgaming #gaming #runbsd #bsd #luantictf #minetestctf #minetest_ctf
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Prices for dedicated servers and VPS instances are raising more and more! Guess what…
#BoxyBSD still provides free VMs to people who want to learn #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD or even #Illumos / #opensolaris - all with full #ipv6 support - of course! #LearnBSD & #RUNBSD
#opensource #community @gyptazy #BSD #hosting #isp #provider
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Did you know - you can also grab free #Linux based VPS now!
We took your feedback seriously and instead of breaking the philosophy at #BoxyBSD, @gyptazy crafted the @BoxedTux project with the same spirit and philosophy.
Free Linux based instances for learning, testing and educational content. Supporting #Debian, #Ubuntu, #Fedora, #RockyLinux, #Devuan, #Suse and many more ones!
#BoxedTux is also powered by @gyptazy to support the community and beginners just focussing more on Linux based systems. No worries, #BoxyBSD remains as it is!
Website: https://boxedtux.com
Demo (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FEv3ANz5hc#virtualization #community #education #learning #freevps #support #devops #bgp #dn42
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I'm currently working on adding some FreeBSD support to my crazytrace program.
I rely heavily on Codeberg's Woodpecker CI - unfortunately, however, this CI doesn't support FreeBSD.
But BoxyBSD was kind enough to provide me with a second VM, where a FreeBSD Woodpecker agent is now running, giving me a private FreeBSD CI for my projects.
It seems to be working very well.https://codeberg.org/Codeberg-CI/feedback/issues/297
https://ci.codeberg.org/repos/13147/pipeline/313/3
https://codeberg.org/mark22k/crazytrace/src/commit/a28170353e40918f7a64c6a00e1a91adad70ea22/.woodpecker/build-freebsd.yaml -
I finally got a @BoxyBSD VM today. The installation using the ISO went smoothly.
However, writing firewall rules in pf instead of nftables still takes some practice.
I hope I’ll be able to port and test my crazytrace program on FreeBSD. -
Still looking for an invite code for #BoxyBSD for free VPS instances?
You can grab an invite for the @BoxyBSD project at the #FOSDEM - just watch out for @gyptazy - you can't really miss him!
Make sure to visit the #BSDDevroom managed by @fosdembsd!
#RUNBSD #FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #BSD #BSDCommunity #FOSDEM2026 #fosdem26 #opensource #freevps #hosting #education #brussels #belgium #conference
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Advertisement: We are happy to welcome our new sponsor at #BoxyBSD: ST-Hosting.com
ST-Hosting.com stands for performance, stability, and pragmatic solutions and hosting like:
- LXC & KVM servers on AMD EPYC, Ryzen, Intel Xeon systems
- Fair pricing and direct support from Germany
- Hosting made in GermanyWe’re excited to have https://st-hosting.com on board! You can immediately start to provision your BSD based boxes (like #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD,...) at BoxyBSD in our new location in Germany, Nuremberg. Also, stay tuned for #Fosdem ;) Thanks a lot!
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Guys, does anyone have an invitation code for #BoxyBSD?
I see in their FAQ:
> Each user that singsup has one code to share with friends or within the community
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On Thursday, @gyptazy provided a talk about #BoxyBSD at the "Virtualization Gathering" at @credativde.
@gyptazy provided some more information about the BoxyBSD project, but also about the history and infrastructure including the switches of #FreeBSD #Jails, #bhyve and #Proxmox (#kvm). Afterwards, additional information about the #Sylve project were shared and why this is so important and interesting and could make BoxyBSD return to bhyve based #virtualization.
Slides: https://cdn.gyptazy.com/talks/BoxyBSD_Virtualization_Hypervisor_bhyve_Proxmox_credativ_gyptazy.pdf
Recording: https://peertube.gyptazy.com/w/2HtUv9HFBNEU4sEw52bD8H -
#BoxyBSD chat is now also available in #irc!
People asked for old school possibilities to take part on the BoxyBSD chat and here we go! Finally, you can also simply join #BoxyBSD on Libera (next to your #FreeBSD channels)! This bridge was written by @gyptazy to support additional chat communications.
Important: This IRC channel is bridged between #Discord and #Matrix to have a unified communications flow without splitting the community. If you don't like Discord, please don't join this channel!
Infos about how to connect by IRC to Libera IRC:
- https://libera.chat/guides/connect#FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #DragonflyBSD #MidnightBSD #OpenSolaris #Debian #FreeVPS #VPS #FreeVM #VirtualMachines #OpenSource #BSD #RUNBSD
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Pssst! BoxyConnect comes soon to @BoxyBSD!
BoxyConnect allows you to create a private network / private link between multiple boxes at BoxyBSD. And the best? You can even create this over different locations/countries to provide you more flexibility.
You can simply assign any RFC1918 addresses on your new additional network interface on both sites and communicate in your own private network - even miles away.
This feature is currently in beta and will hopefully be available to everyone (just like all other services of course for free). Enjoy #RUNBSD!
This new feature is powered by @gyptazy!
#BoxyBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #DragonflyBSD #MidnightBSD #SmolBSD #Hosting #SelfHosting #Provider #BSD #FreeVPS #VPS #opensource #community #education #openeducation
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We at @BoxyBSD are happy to announce our new and modern website!
While the missions keeps the same by providing a free place for beginners to learn, educate themselves and test things in the wild on BSD-based systems (such like #FreeBSD, #NetBSD, #OpenBSD (or even #smolbsd) and many more ones) with public accessible IP addresses, the old nerdy design only hit a niche of users.
We want to make BoxyBSD more accessible & enjoyable to everyone and this is one of the first steps. We know, a laggy SSH connection doesn't make fun and therefore, we're also setting up new locations to provide you a better latency independent of your location.
During this time, signups for new users are currently deactivated until the new locations are up and running and the first real-user tests within the new interface have been successfully performed.
Web: https://boxybsd.com
Thanks to @gyptazy for this :)
#BoxyBSD #BSD #BSDHosting #Runbsd #vps #freevps #vpshosting #community #education
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This is the way, a remote OpenBSD:
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While most of you are already using BSD operating systems, i just wanna share a thank you note to @gyptazy for helping and giving something back to the community:
His https://boxybsd.com/ project.
The layout of the boxybsd.com site, inspired me to copycat/plagiarize, and build a similar one for fun and testing purposes. https://cybersec.runbsd.io/
Because, reminds me of lynx/links browsers and mutt/pine mail clients from the good old days. -
⚠️ News/Changes:
BoxyBSD will bring in a feature for more advanced users for our free boxes. Instead of only selecting a set of pre-defined BSD based images, you'll soon also be able to create your install simply from scratch with full remote access to your box. This lets you perform custom installations of #FreeBSD, #NetBSD, #OpenBSD, #DragonflyBSD, #MidnightBSD but also of some other niche systems like #illumos
Unfortunately, this might still take some time and fully relies on the spare time of @gyptazy.
#freeVPS #VPS #BSD #Box #BoxyBSD #gyptazy #opensource #education #community #foss #runbsd #hosting #freehosting #learning #ipv6
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So there's
https://boxybsd.com/
and
https://github.com/gyptazy/manpageblog
Thank you @gyptazy for sharing this.Just love the whole look 'n' feel of it.
So i'll be adapting something similar to meet my needs. Something simple, like an unix man page. Easy to read and navigate.
Later on throughout this evening. I'll be back, soon. Stay tunned.
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Hello to our friends in Singapore 🇸🇬!
We’re happy to announce that we just opened up a new POP in Sin1, SG to come even closer to you! What does it mean?! IP-Space in Singapore including GEO objects & lower latencies in your area 🥳
Thanks to Route64 and @gyptazy !
#RUNBSD #FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #BSD #BSDHosting #Hosting #VM #VPS #IPv6 #BGP #Singapore #BoxyBSD
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Did you notice? The registration was temporary open today and we welcome all new users! 🥳
While we still have a plenty of free resources, we might switch from an open registration model to a recommendation / mentor model where already present users can invite new users.
This is not yet fix but a possibility to avoid misusage and abuse where our primary goal is still to provide resources for people interested into BSD based systems. Maybe also closer integrations with BSD communities like the BSD Cafe (@stefano) could be an approach.
#freevps #free #education #ipv6 #hosting #bhyve #proxmox #freebsd #netbsd #openbsd #runbsd #boxybsd @gyptazy
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So this is where my peeps at!
Hello everyone, my name is Børge and I am happy to get back into the BSD world, though only for personal projects for now.
I was a sysadmin for a small telco a while ago and we used Solaris/SPARC and FreeBSD/i386 for our servers, while I tried my hand at OpenBSD for my personal server. The network was all Cisco at the beginning, with some Juniper equipment for peering at the end but I did not get any experience with those unfortunately. I do have a certificate in SS7 somewhere, the signaling protocol telcos use for voice calls, but have forgotten pretty much all of it.
These days work is "cloud everything", which all seems to be based on Linux-something.
Reminiscing of "the good, old days" I wondered if I could run a BSD server anywhere to tap into my sysadmin background a little, or if I would have to use some Linux distribution.
Searching for BSD hosting providers, I am very happy I discovered #OpenBSDAms which I use for OpenBSD hosting (obviously).
Then I came across #BoxyBSD where I was lucky enough to get a FreeBSD instance.
Last but not least I came across a cheap VPS provider where I could run NetBSD. I don't mention the provider because I'm not sure I can recommend them yet.
I've been on Mastodon a little while, mostly reading as there is so much of interest to find here, though also because I'm quite shy, but hope to maybe post something about what I do now and then.
I really like all the *BSDs, they just do things in a way that seems sensible to me, so being here feels a lot like coming home.
So that's me a little about me. #introduction
How are you?