Welcome to The BSD Cafe Journal’s Authors page! This is where we introduce the talented individuals who contribute their knowledge, insights, and passion to our growing community. Our authors are at the heart of what makes this Journal a valuable resource for BSD and open-source enthusiasts.

Current Contributors

We are just getting started, and we’re thrilled to have a dedicated team bringing you fresh content.

  • Stefano Marinelli
    • Bio: Founder of The BSD Cafe and the driving force behind the Journal. Passionate about all things *BSD, open source, and fostering a positive community. Will be sharing technical insights from ITNotes and more.
    • Fediverse Handle: @stefano@bsd.cafe
    • Website: https://it-notes.dragas.net
    • Key Topics: FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Linux, illumos, Networking, System Administration
  • nuintari/Mark/Zoe/NOC Ferret Actual/The Psychotic Network Ferret
    • Bio: Network and systems engineer with over 25 years experience, nearly all of which has been spent in the ISP/NSP space. I love furry animals, photography, gardening, reading, hiking, cooking, and of course, networking and UNIX systems.
    • Fediverse Handle: @nuintari@bsd.cafe
    • Website: Someday, I swear!
    • Key Topics: FreeBSD, OpenBSD, a little Linux, a lot of Networking, more FreeBSD, Automation, Containers and Virtualization, Documentation, and just for good measure; maybe some Perl.
  • requiem
    • Bio: priest by day, BSD hobbyist by … also day. Way too enthusiastic with an installer image and a spare harddrive. Particularly interested in running OpenBSD on Apple things. Former (?) demoscener. These days, when not engaged in pastoral work, dreams up ways to automate posting photos of his two degus turned into ANSI art using OpenBSD and microcontrollers
    • Website: https://openbsdonapple.wiki/
    • Gemini capsule: gemini://vigilia.cc
    • Key Topics: OpenBSD, Apple devices, Small Web, Gemini Protocol, Retrocomputing, ESP32 devices.
  • Armin Hanisch
    • Bio: Got into computers via ham radio start of the 80s, developer turned analyst and admin, former DBA, developer trainer, project manager. Still remembering Sun BSD4.3 from uni.
    • Fediverse Handle: @Linkshaender@bildung.social
    • Website: https://arminhanisch.de/
    • Key Topics: GhostBSD, Python, Go, Shell Scripting (even published a book for Windows Scripting!), Technical Writing, Automation
  • jhx
    • Bio: Your typical Sysadmin. Linux and BSD user since around 2009. Also into retro gaming and retro computing.
    • Fediverse Handle: @jhx@bsd.cafe
    • Website: https://jhx7.de/
    • Key Topics: Linux, FreeBSD, Networking, Programming and reading in general.

Join Our Team of Authors!

Are you passionate about BSDs and open source? Do you enjoy writing, explaining complex topics, or sharing your unique insights? The BSD Cafe Journal is always looking for new voices to enrich our content and expand our community.

What we’re looking for:

  • Original content, guides, tutorials, and technical articles.
  • Links to your existing posts on your personal blogs or other platforms.
  • A commitment to our guiding principles: positivity, constructive discussion, respect, tolerance, and inclusivity.
  • No hype, drama, or politics.

Why write for us?

  • Reach a dedicated audience interested in *BSD and open source.
  • Gain exposure for your work and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Have your own identity in the Fediverse via our ActivityPub integration.
  • Contribute to a valuable, ad-free, and privacy-respecting resource.

Author Coordination

If you’re interested in becoming an author, please reach out! Content coordination and discussions among authors happen in our dedicated Matrix room. This is where we brainstorm ideas, plan content, and support each other.

We also have a public Matrix room (https://matrix.to/#/#bsdcafejournal:bsd.cafe) for general discussions, feedback, and suggestions from the wider community.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!