(cross-posted from /tech/, where it didn't get much attention at least not yet
https://8ch.net/tech/res/343957.html)
What does anon think about The Tor BSD Diversity Project?
>The Tor BSD Diversity Project (TDP) is an initiative seeking to extend the use of the BSD Unix operating systems in the Tor public anonymity network.
>There are three aspects of the TDP’s approach:
> Increase the number of Tor relays running BSDs. We envision this happening by increasing the total number of relays, not by convincing operators of relays using non-BSD operating systems to switch;
> Make the Tor Browser Bundle available under BSD operating systems using native packaging mechanisms. Our first target is OpenBSD;
> Engage the broader BSD community about the Tor anonymity network and the place that BSD Unix should occupy in the privacy community at large.
>Current TDP work includes:
> Guides for configuring and running FreeBSD and OpenBSD relays;
> The creation of OpenBSD Tor Browser Bundle ports;
> Organizing various events for engaging BSD users about Tor, including birds-of-a-feather sessions and informal meetings;
> A new addition to our work includes enlisting BSD-using entities to operate Tor relays.
https://torbsd.github.io/
The OpenBSD Tor Browser Bundle port is almost ready.
https://github.com/torbsd/openbsd-ports
Personally, the lack of the TBB is one of the main things that keeps me from using BSDs for the desktop. I think these efforts will greatly benefit the popularisation of BSDs.