Exploring OpenBSD

‘Functional, free and secure by default’, OpenBSD remains a crucial yet largely unacknowledged player in the open-source field. OpenBSD: A Brief History OpenBSD, born in October 1995, emerged from the lineage of BSD Unix. Initially, it was a fork of NetBSD, another BSD variant. The project’s primary goal was to create a highly secure and free operating system with an unwavering focus on correctness and code simplicity. Pioneering Security Innovations Strong Cryptography: OpenBSD was the first free system to ship with IPSec, even navigating the complexities of US export regulations....

July 11, 2024 · 2 min · Anass