Executive Summary

• NetBSD 11.0 has been released with various improvements and fixes.
• The release has open issues, but it is expected to be stable.
• Users can upgrade using sysupgrade(8) from pkgsrc for a smoother experience.

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

The Release

NetBSD 11.0 is a significant release, with many changes and improvements. However, some users are concerned about the open issues that still exist.

As someone reading this fresh, they are almost apologetic for a release with open issues. But presumably the release closes off many more than it creates.

Upgrading and Stability

Users who have upgraded to NetBSD 11.0 report a smooth experience, especially when using sysupgrade(8) from pkgsrc.

Just finished upgrading, went easy. Because I am using cgd(4) I find it much easier to use sysupgrade(8) from pkgsrc.

Some users are curious about using NetBSD as a daily driver, given its reputation as a high-quality operating system.

NetBSD feels like a high quality, ancient relic from the University of California, Berkeley, from the 1970s, made for monks, secret FBI databases and special military operations.

Others are wondering about the state of using NetBSD as a daily driver, given its stability and performance.

Very nice, wonder what’s the state of using NetBSD as a daily driver?

Focus Keyword: NetBSD 11.0