FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 2 Released with Zstd Update and Bug Fixes
The FreeBSD Project has released the second beta version of FreeBSD 15.1, marking a significant step toward the stable release scheduled for June 2, 2026. This weekly test build, FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 2, introduces several critical updates and fixes aimed at enhancing system stability and performance. A key improvement is the integration of Zstd 1.5.7 from upstream, providing users with the latest standard compression support. Additionally, the bsdinstall utility has been corrected to consistently utilize pkg.freebsd.org for package bootstrap operations, ensuring more reliable software installation processes. The update also addresses various bugs in user-space utilities, including ifconfig, lockf, stat, tail, and certctl. Kernel-space improvements focus on resolving issues related to nullfs, so_splice, and VT subsystems. Manual pages have also been updated to reflect these changes. Following this release, FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 3 is expected next week, with a release candidate planned for the subsequent week. If testing proceeds without major issues, the final FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE is targeted for distribution on June 2, 2026. Developers and users are encouraged to download the beta for evaluation and report any remaining issues via the official mailing lists.
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FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 2 Released with Zstd Update and Bug Fixes
The FreeBSD Project has released the second beta version of FreeBSD 15.1, marking a significant step toward the stable release scheduled for June 2, 2026. This weekly test build, FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 2, introduces several critical updates and fixes aimed at enhancing system stability and performance. A key improvement is the integration of Zstd 1.5.7 from upstream, providing users with the latest standard compression support. Additionally, the bsdinstall utility has been corrected to consistently utilize pkg.freebsd.org for package bootstrap operations, ensuring more reliable software installation processes. The update also addresses various bugs in user-space utilities, including ifconfig, lockf, stat, tail, and certctl. Kernel-space improvements focus on resolving issues related to nullfs, so_splice, and VT subsystems. Manual pages have also been updated to reflect these changes. Following this release, FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 3 is expected next week, with a release candidate planned for the subsequent week. If testing proceeds without major issues, the final FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE is targeted for distribution on June 2, 2026. Developers and users are encouraged to download the beta for evaluation and report any remaining issues via the official mailing lists.
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