====== Welcome to the BSD Cafe! ======

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We’re excited to serve you the best flavors of BSD, including **FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD,** and **DragonflyBSD**.

But if you prefer **Linux**, you’re welcome here too!
====== Our Services ======

Here are a few services we're working on recently:

=== Fediverse, Social and Communication Services ===

  * [[https://mastodon.bsd.cafe|https://mastodon.bsd.cafe]] - up & running
  * [[https://snac.bsd.cafe|https://snac.bsd.cafe]] - up & running, [[:snac.bsd.cafe|sign up and more instructions here]]
  * [[https://blendit.bsd.cafe|https://blendit.bsd.cafe]] - up & running
  * [[https://matrix.bsd.cafe|https://matrix.bsd.cafe]] - up & running, [[:matrix.bsd.cafe|sign up and more instructions here]]

=== Documentation, Information, and RSS Services ===

  * [[https://wiki.bsd.cafe|https://wiki.bsd.cafe]] - working on it - running
  * [[https://miniflux.bsd.cafe|https://miniflux.bsd.cafe]] - RSS Reader - up & running, [[:miniflux.bsd.cafe|sign up and more instructions here]]
  * [[https://freshrss.bsd.cafe|https://freshrss.bsd.cafe]] - RSS Reader - up & running, [[:freshrss.bsd.cafe|sign up and more instructions here]]
  * [[https://press.bsd.cafe|https://press.bsd.cafe]] - Wallabag, save your web articles and allows you to read them later - up & running

=== Coding ===

  * [[https://brew.bsd.cafe|https://brew.bsd.cafe]] - Git server, powered by [[https://forgejo.org/|Forgejo]] - up & running

**IT**

  * [[https://myip.bsd.cafe|myip.bsd.cafe]] - [[https://brew.bsd.cafe/BSDCafe/checkmyip|check your own ip]] (v4 and v6) via http, https, ssh or telnet - up & running

=== Future ideas ===

  * [[:docs:service-requests|Service Requests]] - you can request a service and keep track of the other users' requests
  * More to come…

More details and technical details about how we create and manages services [[:bsdcafe-technical-details|can be found here]]

====== Our Contents ======

The BSD Cafe is more than just a community; it's a repository of knowledge and experience shared by BSD enthusiasts. Dive into our namespaces to discover, learn, and contribute.

==== Docs ====

Read the docs that our users will produce or link, and learn more about the BSD-related world! → [[:docs:start|Explore Docs]]

==== Reviews ====

Discover in-depth reviews of BSD-related software and hardware, including detailed discussions on hardware compatibility. Our community shares their real-world experiences with various setups to help you understand what works best with BSD. Whether you're building a new system or optimizing an existing one, these insights can guide your decisions. → [[:reviews:start|Explore Reviews]]

==== Tutorials ====

Whether you're new to BSD or a seasoned sysadmin, our 'Tutorials' namespace offers step-by-step guides to enhance your BSD mastery. From basic setup to advanced tweaks, there's something for everyone. → [[:tutorials:start|Start Learning]]

==== Users ====

The 'Users' namespace is the vibrant core of our BSD community. Each member has a public profile page to showcase their BSD journey and a private space for personal drafts and notes. It's a place where BSD users from around the globe can share profiles, experiences, and personal projects. Dive into the collaborative spirit and contribute to our shared knowledge in the public namespaces. → [[:user:start|Learn About User Spaces]]

====== Our Meetings ======

Looking to unwind and chat with fellow BSD enthusiasts in a relaxed atmosphere? Look no further! Our weekly meet-up offers the perfect opportunity to kick back, grab a virtual pint, and dive into all things BSD. The [[:docs:weekly-bsdpub|BSD Pub]] is the late time version of the BSD Cafe where we can have a relaxing athmosphere in the evening - just like sitting in the pub and chatting to random people about anything.

====== Meet the Barista ======

Meet [[:user:stefano|Stefano Marinelli,]] the Founder, System Administrator, and guiding spirit of BSD Cafe. Discover more about the 'Barista' of our community!

====== Offer a Coffee at BSD Cafe ======

By supporting BSD Cafe, you're not just contributing to a platform; you're nurturing a vibrant community. Your generosity helps us sustain and enhance our services, ensuring that BSD enthusiasts worldwide have a welcoming and supportive home.

You can use both Ko-fi or Liberapay: [[https://ko-fi.com/bsdcafe|BSD Cafe Ko-fi page]] and [[https://liberapay.com/bsdcafe|BSD Cafe Liberapay page]]

====== Stay Informed with Our Service Status ======

To ensure you're always in the loop regarding our service availability and any ongoing issues, feel free to visit our [[https://status.bsd.cafe|Status]] Page.

Here, you'll find real-time updates and historical data regarding the uptime and performance of all our platforms and services.

//We're committed to transparency and swift communication to ensure your experience with BSD Cafe remains seamless and reliable.//