Not as straightforward as on FreeBSD, but you can make your own read only NetBSD device quite easily. I've been doing it for years, and it works perfectly.
Make your own Read-Only Device with NetBSD
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/09/10/make-your-own-readonly-device-with-netbsd/
#NetBSD #RunBSD
Stefano Marinelli
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2026-10-20 08:10:29 UTC
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