OpenBSD

What is OpenBSD?

OpenBSD is a free, multi-platform, 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system that emphasizes portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security, and integrated cryptography. It is an excellent choice for servers, appliances, and network equipment, with a focus on security, stability, and simplicity. The operating system also provides a pleasant desktop environment, with support for various window managers such as GNOME 3.38, KDE 5.80, and Xfce 4.16 OpenBSD is a great environment for developers, with support for a variety of programming languages and tools, including Go 1.16.2, Node.js 12.16.1, GHC 8.10.3, Python 2.7.18, 3.8.8, and 3.9.2, as well as Ruby 2.6.7, 2.7.3, and 3.0.1 Several solutions developed by the OpenBSD project, such as OpenSSH, PF, tmux, and LibreSSL, have been widely adopted by other operating systems, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. The extensive ported software available on the OpenBSD platform can be found on the openports.se website

Highlights

• Emphasis on portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security, and integrated cryptography
• Excellent for servers, appliances, and network equipment
• Provides a pleasant desktop environment with support for various window managers
• Supportive environment for developers with a wide range of programming languages and tools
• Several OpenBSD-developed solutions have been widely adopted by other operating systems