# Midnightbsd

- **Website:** <https://midnightbsd.org>
- **Primary alias:** `midnightbsd.org`

## Description

MidnightBSD is a FreeBSD-derived Operating System that aims to provide an easy-to-use desktop environment with graphical ports management and system configuration using Xfce. With a focus on optimization and usability improvements for desktop users, MidnightBSD offers a unique experience tailored to beginners and experienced BSD users alike. The project goals of MidnightBSD include the development of a new window and login manager, centralized system preferences with a BSD style on the command line, and a graphical ports and package management system. Additionally, MidnightBSD works on various portions of the kernel, imports features from other BSD projects, and enhances security while minimizing distractions for the end user. Over the years, MidnightBSD has incorporated significant updates from newer FreeBSD releases, expanded hardware support, and introduced the Xfce desktop environment. The latest version, MidnightBSD 2.x, includes major features of FreeBSD 11-stable and offers improved GPU support, virtualization capabilities with bhyve, and an updated toolchain. Named after its creator's first cat, MidnightBSD has established a solid release history since 2006, with 13 major versions released. This BSD operating system strives to provide an intuitive and efficient desktop experience while maintaining the reliability and security associated with the BSD ecosystem. Find out more about MidnightBSD on their website and explore the engaging community of users and developers who support its ongoing development.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_
- 🖥 Programming and Developer Software _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🖥 Computer Hardware _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/midnightbsd)
- [github](https://github.com/MidnightBSD)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/midnightbsd)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idIpTWe4di/w/820/h/216/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1776809472309)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idIpTWe4di/w/768/h/768/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1776809472571)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Denim | #1373ce | accent |
| Firefly | #0e1d2c | dark |
| Danube | #629dd5 | light |

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idIpTWe4di/w/1500/h/500/idQxjwlTa8.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1692214287229)

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