Ha! >> This is useful: >> https://subspace.kernel.org/etiquette.html#do-not-top-post-when-replying
Please reply to the original thread inline... and please no one reply to Justin's top post. g On 4/2/26 11:53, Justin Sherrill wrote: > The two things I can think of for quantifiable tests: > > - What models and software run on BSDs? There's all sorts of tooling for > accessing LLMs, but how much have made it to BSD? > > - How well do LLMs answer questions about BSD specific technology? Or how > exact are they when answering questions that could also be for Linux > systems? This one might be enraging, as in "check your systemd settings to > tune your ZFS pools..." or some such. > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 9:15 AM George Rosamond <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I want to initiate a thread on the "BSDs and AI today." >> >> A few things first. >> >> There are many levels to this discussion, and for the sake of clarity >> and sanity, please top posting. All replies should be inline. >> >> This is useful: >> https://subspace.kernel.org/etiquette.html#do-not-top-post-when-replying >> >> I'm looking to do a presentation on this in the summer for NYC*BUG. >> There hasn't been anything in our community which provides the >> high-level overview of the impact of AI, covering things from the impact >> on the BSD operating systems to the impact on $job, etc. Hopefully this >> thread can provide some raw materials, and become an outlet for >> individual experiences and more general views. >> >> I initiated a similar fruitful (but private) discussion for another >> open-source project, and think it's high-time for us to do the same on >> a public list. >> >> *** >> >> There's a few layers to this discussions. Note these are discussions >> points, not "Yes" or "No" surveys. >> >> * How are LLMs (big tech or otherwise) impacting $job now? Are you using >> Claude Code or similar tools for day to day? Was it required or was it >> your choice? Was there expectations from this tools in terms of >> productivity, etc? This question raises the impact of AWS Bedrock/Kiro... >> >> * Should BSD projects have explicit LLM-focused policies? Look at the >> 2nd point in the NetBSD "Commit Guidelines" at >> https://www.netbsd.org/developers/commit-guidelines.html. OSS-Security >> already discussed the issue with alleged CVEs discovered by people with >> LLMs trying to stack their resume with credentials. >> >> * How should the BSD projects themselves be using LLMs? Integration in >> the shell (oh, please no...)? Porting of APIs for big tech LLMs? >> Utilizing LLMs to discover bad code, CVEs, undiscovered vulnerabilities? >> >> * How should individual developers and users consider LLMs as tools for >> contributing to the BSDs and other open-source projects? I happily used >> a big tech LLM to deal with an rc file for some very Linuxey software >> wrapped up in systemd clutter. >> >> Other relevant questions added to this thread are welcomed, including >> references to other relevant public mailing list discussions. >> >> g >> >
