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Dru Lavigne
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PC-BSD is a desktop-oriented operating system based on FreeBSD. It differs from FreeBSD in that it has a graphical installer, pre-configured desktop and multimedia support, and GUI utilities to manage common tasks. While using the FreeBSD kernel and packages, PC-BSD is tailored for desktop usage with a customized KDE desktop by default. The presentation covered current PC-BSD features and plans for the upcoming 9.0 release, including changes to decouple applications from KDE and overhaul the PBI software installation format. Community involvement was encouraged through tasks such as testing, documentation and localization.

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PC-BSD: An Easy to Use BSD Desktop Dru Lavigne Community Manager, PC-BSD Project Indiana LinuxFest 2011
This presentation will cover... How PC-BSD differs from FreeBSD How PC-BSD differs from Linux Current features New features in the upcoming 9.0 release Changes to the PBI format How you can help
How does PC-BSD differ from FreeBSD? Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words:
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How PC-BSD differs from FreeBSD Graphical installer that supports GPT, ZFS, encryption, and a live mode for testing hardware Desktop, video, network, sound, java, flash are pre-configured so you can immediately start using the system Provides GUI applications to perform common tasks which are specific to BSD (i.e. not provided by desktop environment such as KDE)
But, it is still FreeBSD "under the hood" Uses same version numbers e.g. current release is 8.2 Anything you can do in FreeBSD, you can do in PC-BSD FreeBSD resources (e.g. Handbook, FAQs) are still an excellent source of information Many settings that you have to configure manually in FreeBSD "just work" in PC-BSD
KDE for Default Desktop Intuitive for new users Provides hundreds of GUI applications Supports desktop effects Very customizable
But what if I can't stand KDE? Fluxbox is pre-configured and integrated into PC-BSD's utilities should you need a lighter weight desktop PBIs are available for GNOME, XFCE, and Enlightenment 186 window managers are available as FreeBSD ports/packages PC-BSD 9 will allow you to select desktop(s) during installation
PC-BSD GUI Applications PC-BSD provides graphical utilities to manage common configuration tasks (e.g. networking, firewall settings, user management, and printing) Designed to understand BSD device names, expected paths, etc. Graphical utilities for functions unique to FreeBSD such as jail(8) management and geli(8) disk encryption
Tweaked for Desktop Usage ● Customized kernel ● sysctl(8) and loader.conf(5) settings ● rc.conf(5) settings Can browse all customizations at trac.pcbsd.org/browser/pcbsd/branches/8.2
How PC-BSD differs from Linux Filesystems: UFS, UFS+J, UFS+S, ZFS Device names: e.g. ath0 or em0 instead of eth0 Some commands: e.g. kldload instead of insmod Switches: BSD style instead of GNU (e.g. -l instead of --list) System startup: no run levels
How PC-BSD differs from Linux Yet, much is similar: Many of the apps that run on Linux also run on PC-BSD (either through a port or Linux emulation) Both support Xorg (though GEM and KMS are a work in progress)
Current Features
Software/Update Manager Uses PBI (Push Button Installer) system Recommended method for installing software on PC-BSD Even novice users can easily and safely find, install, uninstall, and upgrade software Provides a software browser for finding applications--simply click Download button in application's description
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Software/Update Manager Automatically detects platform and version and installs correct PBI Installed software is listed User automatically notified when new versions are available, for both software and the operating system OS updates include link to security advisory description
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Ports Jail Allows advanced users to safely use FreeBSD ports and packages without affecting the software installed with the operating system For more information about jails, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeBSD_jail
Warden GUI that allows advanced users to easily create, manage, and delete FreeBSD jails Makes it easy to clone a jail (save as .wdn file) Makes it easy to create and install inmates (.wit files) which are pre-configured server environments e.g. an AMP stack
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Firewall Manager GUI for starting and stopping the firewall and adding, deleting, modifying firewall rules Designed for pf http://www.openbsd.org/faq/pf/ May be replaced by fwbuilder in 9.0
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Network Manager GUI to view and configure network interfaces (Ethernet, wireless, PPP/PPPoE) Auto-detects interfaces Allows creation of wireless profiles Shows interface stats and IP addressing info for active interfaces
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System Manager GUI to view system info and generate a diagnostic report Kernel tab used to set boot delay Tasks tab used to install src or ports tree Misc tab used to customize boot splash screen
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Printer Manager GUI to configure and manage printers Auto-detects connected printers as well as printers shared over a network Auto-detects correct driver for the printer Provides print job management
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User Manager GUI to manage user accounts Simple view shows users only, Advanced view also shows system accounts Can be used to change root or users' passwords Can change user's home directory or shell Easy to add/remove users from groups
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Life Preserver GUI to backup entire system to a remote system using rsync and SSH Provides scheduler to automate backups and determine how many backups to keep Installation utility allows you to restore a system from a specified Life Preserver backup
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PBI Builder Command line tool for converting an existing FreeBSD package into a PBI Can be as simple as modifying a few variables to indicate the program's name and location in KDE menu Provides variables for advanced configuration Creates clean build sandbox for each PBI
pc-sysinstall Scriptable backend to GUI installer Allows for the creation of custom and automated installations Examples of custom configurations can be found in /PCBSD/pc-sysinstall/examples Ported to FreeBSD: http://blog.pcbsd.org/2010/10/eurobsdcon- presentation-on-pc-sysinstall/
Plans for 9.0
Plans for 9.0 Uncouple PC-BSD utilities from KDE so they can integrate into any window manager Allow the selection of more window managers during installation Early days yet, we're open to features users find useful (due out in summer 2011) http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/ PC-BSD_9.0_TODO
Plans for 9.0 Overhaul the PBI structure to include incremental PBIs (download just the change instead of the whole PBI) http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/PBI9_Format Overhaul the PC-BSD Users Handbook and include an off-line version with the release Provide translations of documentation resources
Changes to PBI Format
New PBI Format Provide command line tools with names and features familiar to FreeBSD users (e.g. pbi_add, pbi_info, pbi_delete) Added digital signature verification and intelligent library sharing (i.e. PBIs are no longer entirely self-contained) Can be used with any (or no) window manager and on FreeBSD systems as well
New PBI Format pbi_makerepo, pbi_addrepo, and pbi_deleterepo allow user to create custom software repositories pbi_listrepo allows user to prioritize repos or specify a repo to use with pbi_add convertoldmod.sh utility can be used to convert existing PBIs to 9.x format New format will be documented at http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/PC-BSD_9_Handbook
How you can Help
Community PC-BSD is designed for users and takes user feedback seriously Many opportunities for user involvement: ● Localization and translations ● PBI requestors, creators and testers ● Assisting others on forums, IRC
Community ● Write or proof read documentation ● Become a beta tester Details can be found at: http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/Supporting_PC-BSD and http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/Tasks_Looking_for_People
Additional Resources
Additional Resources PC-BSD Website: http://www.pcbsd.org PC-BSD Users Handbook: http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/ PC-BSD_Users_Handbook PC-BSD FAQs: http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/ PC-BSD_FAQS
Additional Resources Official Blog: http://blog.pcbsd.org PC-BSD on Freenode IRC: #pcbsd PC-BSD Forums: http://forums.pcbsd.org PC-BSD Mailing Lists: http://lists.pcbsd.org/mailman/listinfo
Additional Resources Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php? #!/group.php?gid=4210443834 LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups? mostPopular=&gid=1942544 Definitive Guide to PC-BSD (Apress)
Questions? dru@freebsd.org URL to slides: http://www.slideshare.net/ dlavigne/ilf2011

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  • 1. PC-BSD: An Easy to Use BSD Desktop Dru Lavigne Community Manager, PC-BSD Project Indiana LinuxFest 2011
  • 2. This presentation will cover... How PC-BSD differs from FreeBSD How PC-BSD differs from Linux Current features New features in the upcoming 9.0 release Changes to the PBI format How you can help
  • 3. How does PC-BSD differ from FreeBSD? Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words:
  • 6. How PC-BSD differs from FreeBSD Graphical installer that supports GPT, ZFS, encryption, and a live mode for testing hardware Desktop, video, network, sound, java, flash are pre-configured so you can immediately start using the system Provides GUI applications to perform common tasks which are specific to BSD (i.e. not provided by desktop environment such as KDE)
  • 7. But, it is still FreeBSD "under the hood" Uses same version numbers e.g. current release is 8.2 Anything you can do in FreeBSD, you can do in PC-BSD FreeBSD resources (e.g. Handbook, FAQs) are still an excellent source of information Many settings that you have to configure manually in FreeBSD "just work" in PC-BSD
  • 8. KDE for Default Desktop Intuitive for new users Provides hundreds of GUI applications Supports desktop effects Very customizable
  • 9. But what if I can't stand KDE? Fluxbox is pre-configured and integrated into PC-BSD's utilities should you need a lighter weight desktop PBIs are available for GNOME, XFCE, and Enlightenment 186 window managers are available as FreeBSD ports/packages PC-BSD 9 will allow you to select desktop(s) during installation
  • 10. PC-BSD GUI Applications PC-BSD provides graphical utilities to manage common configuration tasks (e.g. networking, firewall settings, user management, and printing) Designed to understand BSD device names, expected paths, etc. Graphical utilities for functions unique to FreeBSD such as jail(8) management and geli(8) disk encryption
  • 11. Tweaked for Desktop Usage ● Customized kernel ● sysctl(8) and loader.conf(5) settings ● rc.conf(5) settings Can browse all customizations at trac.pcbsd.org/browser/pcbsd/branches/8.2
  • 12. How PC-BSD differs from Linux Filesystems: UFS, UFS+J, UFS+S, ZFS Device names: e.g. ath0 or em0 instead of eth0 Some commands: e.g. kldload instead of insmod Switches: BSD style instead of GNU (e.g. -l instead of --list) System startup: no run levels
  • 13. How PC-BSD differs from Linux Yet, much is similar: Many of the apps that run on Linux also run on PC-BSD (either through a port or Linux emulation) Both support Xorg (though GEM and KMS are a work in progress)
  • 15. Software/Update Manager Uses PBI (Push Button Installer) system Recommended method for installing software on PC-BSD Even novice users can easily and safely find, install, uninstall, and upgrade software Provides a software browser for finding applications--simply click Download button in application's description
  • 18. Software/Update Manager Automatically detects platform and version and installs correct PBI Installed software is listed User automatically notified when new versions are available, for both software and the operating system OS updates include link to security advisory description
  • 21. Ports Jail Allows advanced users to safely use FreeBSD ports and packages without affecting the software installed with the operating system For more information about jails, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeBSD_jail
  • 22. Warden GUI that allows advanced users to easily create, manage, and delete FreeBSD jails Makes it easy to clone a jail (save as .wdn file) Makes it easy to create and install inmates (.wit files) which are pre-configured server environments e.g. an AMP stack
  • 24. Firewall Manager GUI for starting and stopping the firewall and adding, deleting, modifying firewall rules Designed for pf http://www.openbsd.org/faq/pf/ May be replaced by fwbuilder in 9.0
  • 27. Network Manager GUI to view and configure network interfaces (Ethernet, wireless, PPP/PPPoE) Auto-detects interfaces Allows creation of wireless profiles Shows interface stats and IP addressing info for active interfaces
  • 30. System Manager GUI to view system info and generate a diagnostic report Kernel tab used to set boot delay Tasks tab used to install src or ports tree Misc tab used to customize boot splash screen
  • 32. Printer Manager GUI to configure and manage printers Auto-detects connected printers as well as printers shared over a network Auto-detects correct driver for the printer Provides print job management
  • 34. User Manager GUI to manage user accounts Simple view shows users only, Advanced view also shows system accounts Can be used to change root or users' passwords Can change user's home directory or shell Easy to add/remove users from groups
  • 36. Life Preserver GUI to backup entire system to a remote system using rsync and SSH Provides scheduler to automate backups and determine how many backups to keep Installation utility allows you to restore a system from a specified Life Preserver backup
  • 39. PBI Builder Command line tool for converting an existing FreeBSD package into a PBI Can be as simple as modifying a few variables to indicate the program's name and location in KDE menu Provides variables for advanced configuration Creates clean build sandbox for each PBI
  • 40. pc-sysinstall Scriptable backend to GUI installer Allows for the creation of custom and automated installations Examples of custom configurations can be found in /PCBSD/pc-sysinstall/examples Ported to FreeBSD: http://blog.pcbsd.org/2010/10/eurobsdcon- presentation-on-pc-sysinstall/
  • 42. Plans for 9.0 Uncouple PC-BSD utilities from KDE so they can integrate into any window manager Allow the selection of more window managers during installation Early days yet, we're open to features users find useful (due out in summer 2011) http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/ PC-BSD_9.0_TODO
  • 43. Plans for 9.0 Overhaul the PBI structure to include incremental PBIs (download just the change instead of the whole PBI) http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/PBI9_Format Overhaul the PC-BSD Users Handbook and include an off-line version with the release Provide translations of documentation resources
  • 44. Changes to PBI Format
  • 45. New PBI Format Provide command line tools with names and features familiar to FreeBSD users (e.g. pbi_add, pbi_info, pbi_delete) Added digital signature verification and intelligent library sharing (i.e. PBIs are no longer entirely self-contained) Can be used with any (or no) window manager and on FreeBSD systems as well
  • 46. New PBI Format pbi_makerepo, pbi_addrepo, and pbi_deleterepo allow user to create custom software repositories pbi_listrepo allows user to prioritize repos or specify a repo to use with pbi_add convertoldmod.sh utility can be used to convert existing PBIs to 9.x format New format will be documented at http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/PC-BSD_9_Handbook
  • 47. How you can Help
  • 48. Community PC-BSD is designed for users and takes user feedback seriously Many opportunities for user involvement: ● Localization and translations ● PBI requestors, creators and testers ● Assisting others on forums, IRC
  • 49. Community ● Write or proof read documentation ● Become a beta tester Details can be found at: http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/Supporting_PC-BSD and http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/Tasks_Looking_for_People
  • 51. Additional Resources PC-BSD Website: http://www.pcbsd.org PC-BSD Users Handbook: http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/ PC-BSD_Users_Handbook PC-BSD FAQs: http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/ PC-BSD_FAQS
  • 52. Additional Resources Official Blog: http://blog.pcbsd.org PC-BSD on Freenode IRC: #pcbsd PC-BSD Forums: http://forums.pcbsd.org PC-BSD Mailing Lists: http://lists.pcbsd.org/mailman/listinfo
  • 53. Additional Resources Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php? #!/group.php?gid=4210443834 LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups? mostPopular=&gid=1942544 Definitive Guide to PC-BSD (Apress)
  • 54. Questions? dru@freebsd.org URL to slides: http://www.slideshare.net/ dlavigne/ilf2011