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diff --git a/posts/OpenBSD_is_a_Cozy_Operating_System.mdwn b/posts/OpenBSD_is_a_Cozy_Operating_System.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed62838 --- /dev/null +++ b/posts/OpenBSD_is_a_Cozy_Operating_System.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +<figure> +<img src="./open-suck-75.png" alt="Screenshot of OpenBSD 7.5 running dwm"> +<figcaption>OpenBSD 7.5 running dwm on my X220</figcaption> +</figure> + +With the recent release of OpenBSD 7.5, I decided to run through my [personal OpenBSD "installer"](https://git.btxx.org/open-suck/about/) for laptop/desktop devices. The project is built off of the `dwm` tiling window manager and only installs a few basic packages. The last time I updated it was with the release of 7.3, so it's been due for an minor rework. + +While making these minor changes, I remembered how incredibly easy the entire install process for OpenBSD is and how *cozy* the entire operating system feels. All the core systems just work out the box. Yes, you need to "patch" in WiFi with a firmware update, so you'll need an Ethernet connection during the initial setup. Yes, the default desktop environment is not intuitive ideal for newcomers. + +But the positives heavily outweigh the negatives (in my opinion): + +- Incredibly secure operating system (No `xz` drama here...) +- Detailed documentation. Probably one of the best of any OS +- Much smaller codebase and small core team +- *Complete* operating system (kernel, userland utilities, libraries, applications combined) + +These points might not seem important to others, but they are to me. Maybe you're possibly interested in checking it out yourself? If you are, then read on... + +## Try it Yourself! + +I've tried my best to write up a simplified, noob-friendly guide on both setting up the core OpenBSD system, along with installing a simple `dwm` based desktop environment. These are both focused on personal devices (laptops/computers), so if you're looking for server-specific setups you won't find that here! + +You can find both of those wiki-pages below: + +- [Installing OpenBSD](https://btxx.org/wiki/openbsd/installation/) +- [Setting up a Desktop Environment for OpenBSD](https://btxx.org/wiki/openbsd/desktop_environment/) + +Some additional reading I highly recommend is: [c0ffee.net/blog/openbsd-on-a-laptop](https://www.c0ffee.net/blog/openbsd-on-a-laptop) |