announcements

announcements, 2 months ago to fediverse

Dear friends of #BSDCafe and the #Fediverse,
since December 2023, snac.bsd.cafe has been operational, initially in an experimental phase but has proven to be stable and reliable.

Thus, Snac2 is now available as a service of BSD Cafe. It is considered one of the best and most comprehensive "lightweight" implementations of #ActivityPub, offering one of the best ways to interact with the Fediverse without the need for the extensive dependencies and components of Mastodon.

It is now possible to request an account on the snac2 instance of BSD Cafe. There isn't an automatic sign-up process (snac2 does not provide one, as it wasn't designed to create large communities).

For information and details, I suggest reading the relevant page on our Wiki: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/snac.bsd.cafe

Have a great week!

@stefano
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announcements, 3 months ago to random

BlendIT has been upgraded to v.0.19.3

@stefano

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announcements, 3 months ago to mastodon

The BSD Cafe Mastodon instance has been upgraded to 4.2.4

@stefano

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announcements, 5 months ago to linux

Exciting News from the BSD Cafe!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new BlendIT community at the BSD Cafe! It's the perfect spot for anyone passionate about BSD, Unix, and Unix-like operating systems and software.

Join us in this vibrant community where we discuss everything about software, news, etc. on various Unix-like systems. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting your journey in the world of BSD and Unix, our community is the ideal place for learning, sharing, and connecting.

Dive into discussions about system architecture, share tips on software, or explore the diverse world of open-source with fellow enthusiasts. It's a space for open conversations, knowledge exchange, and building connections with people who share your interests.

🔗 https://blendit.bsd.cafe/c/unix

Remember, every question is a good question, and every insight adds value. We're all here to grow and learn together in a friendly, inclusive environment.
So grab your virtual coffee, and let's make some meaningful connections and have great conversations at the BSD Cafe BlendIT community!
Can't wait to see you there!

Thank you, @chimay, for your suggestion!

@stefano

#BSD #Unix #Linux #OpenSource #Community #Lemmy #BSDCafe

announcements, 6 months ago to lemmy

🎉 Exciting News from BSD Cafe! 🚀

After a long journey in my mind, the BSD Cafe project is finally taking shape. Registered the domain a year ago, and last July, I unveiled the first piece: our Mastodon instance. Since then, Miniflux, Matrix, and recently, our public Wiki have joined the family, inviting everyone to contribute.

The community's response has been overwhelming, far exceeding my expectations. It's clear there's a thirst for modern, decentralized, open tools to nurture our favorite BSDs and our community.

One early idea (also suggested by many) was a forum. However, existing BSD forums felt repetitive. I craved something more modern, decentralized.

After weeks of experimentation, I'm thrilled to announce another cornerstone of BSD Cafe: BlendIT!

https://blendit.bsd.cafe is a Lemmy instance centered on our beloved BSDs and more. For those unfamiliar, Lemmy is a decentralized, federated alternative to Reddit, compatible with ActivityPub. Meaning, yes, you can follow and interact with Lemmy communities from Mastodon and other Fediverse software.

Lemmy isn't just a Mastodon clone. While Mastodon excels in microblogging without algorithms, where old statuses fade into oblivion, Lemmy keeps everything organized, using algorithms to manage newsfeeds.

BlendIT aims to be a hybrid - a mix of a Forum, Wiki, Mastodon instance, and more - all seamlessly integrated into the Fediverse.

I've set up some basic communities where users (registration is open and manually approved like Mastodon) can create news, discuss, vote, and even follow communities from other Lemmy instances.

BlendIT (a play on Reddit, symbolizing the blend of our diverse BSD OS), like the Wiki, could become a vital tool for spreading information about our favorite BSDs - but only with your help.

Let me know if you encounter any issues or have suggestions. Happy registering!

@stefano

#BSDCafe #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeAnnouncements #BSDCafeUpdates #Lemmy #BlendIT #OpenSource #Fediverse #CommunityBuilding #FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #DragonFlyBSD #Linux #IT #SysAdmin #Fediverse #NewInstance

announcements, 6 months ago to fediverse

Dear friends of #BSDCafe and the wider #Fediverse, the time has come: you can now sign up and contribute to the wiki! 📝

My hope is that it will evolve into a go-to resource filled with a wealth of information on our favorite BSDs, including guides, walkthroughs, and more. It aims to compile the myriad of articles and information currently scattered across blogs, how-tos, and videos.
As previously announced, we are using DokuWiki. I've set the main pages to read-only and established macro-categories: Reviews, Tutorials, and Users. The first two categories are further divided into subcategories (DokuWiki namespaces), one for each BSD. Additionally, every user has their own private namespace (to create articles, take notes, etc.) and a public page to add a personal introduction or whatever they wish.
Registration is open, but I ask for your assistance in content moderation since these "open" wikis can sometimes attract trolls and defacers.

I hope the Wiki will become a useful, powerful reference tool for many of us. I'll also soon create a page about the BSD Cafe project, detailing our goals, vision, etc.

We're waiting for you: https://wiki.bsd.cafe

As always, let me know (@stefano) your thoughts and how we can improve. I've already got two more steps in mind for additional services but still need to ponder over them... stay tuned!

#WikiContribution #OpenSource #KnowledgeSharing #BSDWiki #CommunityBuilding #TechCollaboration #BSDCafe #BSDCafeUpdates #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeAnnouncements #BSDCafeWiki

announcements, 6 months ago to fediverse

Dear friends of #BSDCafe and the #Fediverse,

The "new" DokuWiki is now up and running at https://wiki.bsd.cafe. For the time being, it's nearly a direct copy of the old one. Let me know your thoughts and if all tests prove successful, I will open up registrations as soon as I have set up the initial sections.

#BSD #OpenSource #DokuWiki #TechCommunity #WikiUpdate #FeedbackWanted #BSDCafe #BSDCafeUpdates #BSDCafeAnnouncements #BSDCafeFeatures #BSDCafeWiki

announcements, 6 months ago to random

Dear friends of the #BSDCafe,
the Mastodon-Bird-UI has just been updated to 1.8.2

#BSDCafeAnnouncements #BSDCafeUpdates #MastodonBirdUI

announcements, 7 months ago to fediverse

Friends of #BSDCafe and #Fediverse, starting today, you can monitor the status of BSD Cafe services from an UptimeKuma installation I've set up for this purpose. In keeping with the BSD Cafe's spirit, this service runs inside a dedicated FreeBSD Jail but on an external VPS, ensuring external accessibility checks. Currently, it's hosted on Hetzner, just like our other services.

The address is: https://status.bsd.cafe

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