Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 18:39:17 +0000 From: Alexander Ziaee <ziaee@FreeBSD.org> To: doc-committers@FreeBSD.org, dev-commits-doc-all@FreeBSD.org Subject: git: 1ca0b588b4 - main - where: Streamline Message-ID: <6a10a2d5.3d48e.33fd39d4@gitrepo.freebsd.org>
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The branch main has been updated by ziaee: URL: https://cgit.FreeBSD.org/doc/commit/?id=1ca0b588b4436bed5d97c8372a06c3fe7b3d7564 commit 1ca0b588b4436bed5d97c8372a06c3fe7b3d7564 Author: Alexander Ziaee <ziaee@FreeBSD.org> AuthorDate: 2026-05-22 18:38:58 +0000 Commit: Alexander Ziaee <ziaee@FreeBSD.org> CommitDate: 2026-05-22 18:39:00 +0000 where: Streamline Reviewed by: carlavilla Differential Revision: https://reviews.freebsd.org/D57165 --- website/content/en/where.adoc | 55 +++++++++++++------------------------------ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 38 deletions(-) diff --git a/website/content/en/where.adoc b/website/content/en/where.adoc index 41d196f9d3..65a95e319a 100644 --- a/website/content/en/where.adoc +++ b/website/content/en/where.adoc @@ -9,25 +9,19 @@ sidenav: download include::shared/releases.adoc[] include::shared/en/urls.adoc[] +[[choose-version]] +[[choose-arch]] [[install]] +[[past]] = Get FreeBSD -The FreeBSD Operating System is available for installation via images on this page or directly from cloud vendors. +The FreeBSD Operating System is available via images on this page or directly from cloud vendors. Please read the link:{handbook}bsdinstall/[**installation guide**] before downloading an image. -For general information about past, present and future releases, see link:../releases/[Release Information]. - -[[choose-version]] -[[choose-arch]] -== Choosing an Architecture +For information on supported architectures, see the link:../platforms/#_supported_platforms[Platforms page]. -Most users of FreeBSD will have hardware for **amd64** or **aarch64**. These architectures are well-supported. - -Most modern PCs, including those with Intel(R) processors, use **amd64**. - -Embedded devices and single-board computers (SBCs) such as the Raspberry Pi 3 and 4, ESPRESSObin, as well as many Allwinner and Rockchip boards, use **aarch64**. - -For all other architectures, please see the link:../platforms/#_supported_platforms[table of supported platforms]. +For general information about past, present and future releases, see link:../releases/[Release Information] +or the http://ftp-archive.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD-Archive/old-releases/[Historical Release Archive]. [[choose-image]] == Choosing an Image @@ -41,7 +35,7 @@ FreeBSD images are provided in several formats to cover different installation a [[download]] == Production Quality -`RELEASE` versions of FreeBSD are the end result of _release engineering_ and are recommended for most users. +Production Releases are the latest supported versions produced by link:../releng[Release Engineering] for new installations. [[download-rel150]] === FreeBSD {rel150-current}-RELEASE @@ -149,9 +143,9 @@ a| |=== -== Production Quality (legacy) +== Legacy Production Quality -Some FreeBSD `RELEASEs` are supported but are older or built from older `STABLE` branches; these are considered "legacy" and are probably only of interest to people maintaining existing systems on FreeBSD. +Legacy Production Releases are previous releases still under support for maintaining existing installations. [[download-rel143]] === FreeBSD {rel143-current}-RELEASE @@ -209,26 +203,16 @@ a| |=== [[helptest]] -== Development and Testing - -Pre-`RELEASE` versions of FreeBSD, not intended for use in production environments: - -* `CURRENT` – the main branch, the core of development -* `STABLE` – branched from `CURRENT`, long-term preparations for release engineering -* release engineering – `ALPHA`, `BETA`, release candidates (`RC`) – branched from `STABLE`. - -Uppercase has special meaning. For example: - -* a first _beta release_ is not a (production) `RELEASE`. - -The word `CURRENT` is sometimes a source of confusion: - -* if you are looking for the _current version_ of FreeBSD, you most likely want a `RELEASE` version (see above) – **not** `CURRENT` – `CURRENT` has special meaning in the development process. - [[download-snapshots]] == Development Snapshots -See link:../snapshots/[FreeBSD Snapshot Releases]. +link:../snapshots/[Development snapshot images] are provided for testing experimental features and regressions. + +* `CURRENT` images are weekly snapshots built for testing the bleeding-edge main development branch. +* `STABLE` images are weekly snapshots built for testing what will become pre-release images. +* `ALPHA`, `BETA`, and release candidates (`RC`) are pre-release images, please test these if available. + +Please read the link:{handbook}cutting-edge/#current-stable[**development tracking guide**] before downloading one of these images. === FreeBSD {rel-head}-CURRENT @@ -262,11 +246,6 @@ A diverse collection of utility and application software that has been _ported_ For information about how _you_ can contribute _your_ favorite piece of software to the Collection, have a look at _link:{porters-handbook}[The Porter's Handbook]_ and _link:{contributing}[Contributing to FreeBSD]_. -[[past]] -== Archives - -http://ftp-archive.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD-Archive/old-releases/[Past releases] of FreeBSD. - [[fastly]] == Fastly CDNhome | help
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