From ab04c73ed8c91bfeed1aa3ce8b23510c90d7f1da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jamil Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:06:08 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] docs(website): Publish January 2024 product newsletter (#3171) Publish the 2024 product newsletter (email version already sent) --- README.md | 1 - .../app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/page.tsx | 22 ++++++ .../blog/jan-2024-product-update/readme.mdx | 75 +++++++++++++++++++ website/src/app/blog/page.tsx | 18 +++++ 4 files changed, 115 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 website/src/app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/page.tsx create mode 100644 website/src/app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/readme.mdx diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0738ab2fd..70a1fa857 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ --- **Note**: 🚧 The `main` branch is undergoing major restructuring in preparation - for the release of Firezone 1.0 🚧. See the [`legacy` branch](https://github.com/firezone/firezone/tree/legacy) if diff --git a/website/src/app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/page.tsx b/website/src/app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/page.tsx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4b52e7b97 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/src/app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/page.tsx @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +import Post from "@/components/Blog/Post"; +import Content from "./readme.mdx"; +import { Metadata } from "next"; + +export const metadata: Metadata = { + title: "Jan 2024 Product Update • Firezone Blog", + description: "January 2024 Product Update", +}; + +export default function Page() { + return ( + + + + ); +} diff --git a/website/src/app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/readme.mdx b/website/src/app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/readme.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a7524a486 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/src/app/blog/jan-2024-product-update/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +_This is the first post of our new product newsletter aimed at providing regular +updates on the Firezone product. We'll use these posts going forward to announce +new features, major updates to existing features, and any other product-related +news._ + +Happy new year from the Firezone team! + +After a long year of building, we're incredibly excited to announce 1.0 beta +testing for Apple and Android platforms. Firezone 1.0 is an entirely new product +with a brand new architecture that includes many of the features you've been +asking for. To summarize just a few: + +- **Native clients for every major platform** (macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, + Windows) that authenticate against your configured identity provider +- **Automatic firewall hole punching** with intelligent routing that ensures + connections always pick the shortest path between clients and gateways +- **Highly available gateways** with support for automatic load balancing and + failover +- **Group-based, granular access policies** for managing access to IPs, CIDR + ranges, and even DNS-based resources like `gitlab.company.com` +- **Automatic user/group sync** (Google Workspace currently supported) + +Our commitment to transparency remains the same: Firezone is still (and always +will be) a 100% open-source product. Anyone can audit the +[codebase](https://github.com/firezone/firezone) and verify that the product +works the way we claim it does. + +## Firezone 1.0 beta testing on Apple and Android + +If you're on a recent Apple or Android device, you're in luck! These platforms +are available for beta testing today. Apply for the closed beta +[here](/product/early-access), and we'll be in touch. We're currently +prioritizing teams and businesses at this time, but plan to roll out invites to +individuals and homelabbers along with Windows and Linux betas over the next few +weeks. + +To beta test 1.0, you'll need one of the following: + +- Apple silicon or Intel Mac running **macOS 12** or later +- iPhone or iPad running **iOS/iPadOS 15** or later +- Android phone, tablet, or ChromeOS device running **Android 11** or later + +If you qualify for beta testing, we'll add you to a dedicated Slack channel for +feedback and support and provide further instructions for downloading clients +and accessing your account there. + +Beta testers can enjoy unlimited usage of the product during the beta testing +period, after which point they'll need to switch to +[an appropriate plan](/pricing) to continue using Firezone. We expect the beta +period to end sometime towards the end of Q1 2024. As a thank you for being an +early tester and providing product feedback, **beta testers will receive a +discount** that will be applied when the beta period ends, and 1.0 enters +general availability. + +## Firezone 0.7 is now EOL + +Firezone 0.7 is now called "Firezone Legacy" and has reached end-of-life. +Existing Firezone Legacy instances will continue to function as before, but we +won't be issuing any further updates to Firezone legacy after **January 31st, +2024**. + +Firezone Legacy will continue to live on indefinitely in the +[legacy branch of our main repository](https://github.com/firezone/firezone/blob/legacy). +We won't be supporting it past January 31st, but it's Apache 2.0 licensed, so +you're free to fork it, modify it, and continue to use it how you see fit. + +Documentation for Firezone Legacy will continue to live at +[https://www.firezone.dev/docs](https://www.firezone.dev/docs). + +--- + +Go [here](/product/early-access) to sign up for 1.0 beta testing, and we'll see +you in Slack! + +That's all for now. diff --git a/website/src/app/blog/page.tsx b/website/src/app/blog/page.tsx index c9fb5fd1a..97be53533 100644 --- a/website/src/app/blog/page.tsx +++ b/website/src/app/blog/page.tsx @@ -23,6 +23,24 @@ export default function Page() {

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Happy new year from the Firezone team!

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+ After a long year of building, we're incredibly excited to + announce 1.0 beta testing for Apple and Android platforms. + Firezone 1.0 is an entirely new product with a brand new + architecture that includes many of the features you've been asking + for. To summarize just a few: +

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