While waiting for official announcement I see that FreeBSD 8.0 iso file just replace 8.0RC3. Quick download iso file for FreeBSD 8.0 Release : Bootonly Disc1 DVD LiveFS Memory Stick Update via source using csup or cvsup set to : RELENG_8_0 for release or RELENG_8 for stable Update via freebsd-update : freebsd-update upgrade -r 8.0-RELEASE