Welcome to The BSD Cafe Journal! This platform is an extension of the BSD Cafe, born from a long-held vision to create a central, multi-author space for the BSD and open-source communities. Just like the traditional Italian cafés (called “bar“) where people gathered to read the news and chat, our Journal aims to be a vibrant hub for reading, sharing, and staying informed.

What You’ll Find Here

The BSD Cafe Journal is dedicated to providing original, educational, and insightful content on a regular basis. You can expect:

  • News and Updates: Stay current with the latest happenings in the BSD and Open Source worlds.
  • Tutorials and Guides: Learn new skills and deepen your understanding.
  • Technical Articles: Dive into detailed explanations and analyses.
  • Author Contributions: Our writers will share original articles, link to their own blog posts (but not only), and offer unique perspectives.

This isn’t an aggregator, nor is it here to replace your favorite personal blogs or newsletters. Instead, it’s a complementary space where authors can contribute high-quality content that informs and connects our community.

Our Guiding Principles

The BSD Cafe Journal operates on the same core values that define the BSD Cafe:

  • Positivity and Constructive Discussion: We aim to build up, not tear down. Supporters, not haters.
  • Promoting BSDs and Open Source: Our focus is on the advancement and sharing of knowledge within these communities.
  • No Hype, No Drama, No Politics: We steer clear of trends, conflicts, and divisive topics. Our goal is to unite, not inflame.
  • Respect, Tolerance, and Inclusivity: Everyone is welcome here. We strive to create an environment where readers and contributors alike feel respected, never judged, offended, or excluded.

Our Platform: WordPress and the Fediverse

We’ve chosen WordPress for its robust features, including excellent role management for contributors and authors, its portability across BSDs, and crucially, its ActivityPub support. This means:

  • Individual Author Identities: Each author can have their own identity within the Fediverse and be followed directly.
  • Follow the Journal: You can also follow the entire Journal to get all our updates.

We encourage original content, but also welcome links to relevant articles published elsewhere. For example, the founder will link technical posts from ITNotes when they’re published. Our aim is a content-rich, ad-free, privacy-respecting news site under the BSD Café umbrella.

Join the Conversation!

Content coordination for authors happens in a dedicated, private Matrix room. We also have a public Matrix room (https://matrix.to/#/#bsdcafejournal:bsd.cafe) where you can discuss ideas, provide feedback, and share suggestions with the community.

The success of the Journal depends on its contributors. If you enjoy writing, explaining, and sharing your knowledge, we invite you to join us! The Journal is waiting for your unique voice.