GhostBSD Project

GhostBSD 26.1-R15.0p2 is now available, and this is one of our biggest releases yet. We are moving to FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE, switching the default shell to zsh, and adopting XLibre as the default display server. NetworkMGR now supports Enterprise WPA (802.1X/EAP) and WireGuard. Update Station gains boot environment based major version upgrade support. Software Station gets faster package search. And the desktop ships with a new wallpaper, updated icon themes, and new theme variants. A big thank you to everyone who reported issues and contributed to this release. You are what keeps GhostBSD moving forward. Full announcement: ghostbsd.org/news/GhostBSD_…

* New Video * There is plenty to keep you entertained with GhostBSD, but if you feel the need to have a little bit of retro gaming, then DOS is for you... GhostBSD DOSBox-Staging | A Small How-to youtu.be/swVuAlZpf2Q?si… via @YouTube #Linux #FreeBSD #Unix #GhostBSD #Emulation

I have been working on a patch to support FreeBSD backlight in sysutils/mate-power-manager. github.com/ghostbsd/ghost…

It feels good to have the FN key working under GhostBSD finally. For years, I have tried to figure it out. All that time, only one line was needed in sysctl.conf: hw.usb.usbhid.enable=1. That said, why can FreeBSD have that on by default or automatically?

GhostBSD is a user-friendly OS based on FreeBSD but also forging its own unique path. In this video we will take a look at the Mate edition of GhostBSD 26.1. Timestamps available. A Look at GhostBSD 26.1 (Mate Edition) youtu.be/08Wvb0LQJcw?si… via @YouTube #Linux #FreeBSD #Unix

Help needed for testing GhostBSD 26.2 forums.ghostbsd.org/d/881-help-nee…

May the 4th be with you, fellow Rebels. While the Empire bundles surveillance, we build freedom. GhostBSD. #MayThe4th #StarWarsDay #BSD #OpenSource

I have been working all weekend on splitting LLVM libs into a new port to remove 1.8G of running dependency from mesa-dri installation. FreeBSD mesa-dri port runtime depends on some LLVM libraries, and FreeBSD installs the whole 2G off LLVM. This should shave a fair amount of space on the ISO. github.com/ghostbsd/ghost…

You are on a nice feature streak recently @Ericbsd :) First GhostBSD based on FreeBSD 15.x ... Then XLibre as X11 display server. Also ZSH as default shell. ... and now last 'desktop' piece is [DONE]. Best FreeBSD desktop just got better ... again :]

I finally managed to fix and improve GELI encryption in pc-sysisntall and GBI. Took me all evenings this week to finally understand how it works with EFI. #issuecomment-4357392352" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">github.com/ghostbsd/issue…

Upgrading to a new version of GhostBSD is easy thanks to the Update Station tool, no command line, no fuss - just a few clicks and, boom, job done. Upgrading to the latest GhostBSD ➡️ 25.02 to 26.1 youtu.be/BJG7k47rvpc?si… via @YouTube #Linux #FreeBSD #GhostBSD #Windows

Some general updates: - IncogNET turned 5 years old the other day, wow! - We're now a happy new sponsor of @ghostbsdproject, check out the project as it's worthy of your attention. - We also contribute to @FOSSBilling. Although we are not using the software in production, we've been donating a little each month towards the development. - Big upgrade to our DNS service in the works. 20+ POP anycast update (upgrade from the current 4 POP setup) and toying with the idea of a public DoH resolver... More on that later. - Seems we're always a little short on help. Going to push hard this weekend to play catch-up on pending tasks and tickets that may be awaiting review. Thanks for everyone's patience while we try to balance development and updates, day to day housekeeping tasks, support and more.

📊 **GhostBSD January 2026 Finance Report is up!** We raised **1,259.52 CAD** in January, up +8.7% from January 2025 and +3.5% from December 2025. A great start to the year! 🚀 💾 Server fund now at ~5,200.00 CAD, working toward an Ampere ARM server for ARM build support. 🎯 2026 goal: 30,000 CAD | Currently at 4.2% Full report: ghostbsd.org/news/January_2… Support GhostBSD: ghostbsd.org/donate

@n4hpg Is it possible that Samba is not installed?

@ghostbsdproject 2 more deficiencies in 26.1: I'm not sure what I tapped, but this smb4.conf error comes up with no way to dismiss it without rebooting. I suppose I accidentally tapped on the network link in the file manager. Tapping 'close' repeatedly does nothing. It controls focus for the screen. Remember, this is a clean install. I'm coming at it as a Windows refugee.

@n4hpg It was hidden by the hardening of our forum.

@ghostbsdproject I see you added the Captcha. I've created an account. Thanks!

@ghostbsdproject I'm trying to create a user account on your site so I can post in the forums. I've put in a username, email and password and clicked the Sign Up button. Nothing happens.

‼️ New Video ‼️ It can be hard to know which is supported by GhostBSD / FreeBSD, here are 10 that for the most part *should* work with the least hassle. 10 recommended laptops for GhostBSD / FreeBSD youtu.be/eWVc3-WO5A0?si… via @YouTube #FreeBSD #GhostBSD #Linux

@n4hpg I will have a look.

@pasadena792 We still on the 2023 DRM We are waiting on FreeBSD to bring the latest.

@ghostbsdproject Nope. Wont recognize the Intel Arc graphics and wont boot to a GUI. Shame.

GhostBSD 26.1-R15.0p2 is now available, and this is one of our biggest releases yet. We are moving to FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE, switching the default shell to zsh, and adopting XLibre as the default display server. NetworkMGR now supports Enterprise WPA (802.1X/EAP) and WireGuard. Update Station gains boot environment based major version upgrade support. Software Station gets faster package search. And the desktop ships with a new wallpaper, updated icon themes, and new theme variants. A big thank you to everyone who reported issues and contributed to this release. You are what keeps GhostBSD moving forward. Full announcement: ghostbsd.org/news/GhostBSD_…

@marcellopalmit @XLibreDev How is the WiFi?

@ghostbsdproject Installed on my Tuxedo InfinityBook-Pro 14-Gen9-AMD. So far so good, great experience., it works like a charm with @XLibreDev

@xapt33 It is preferable on a disk, but you can install it beside other OS on the same drive.

@ghostbsdproject The thing that keeps me from running GhostBSD is that it can't be installed on a partition. I'd need to wipe the drive. I could have a separate drive for Ghost, but BSD file system isn't inter-compatible with other file systems. (Let me know if I'm wrong).