LibreWRT

LibreWRT
OS family Unix-like
Working state Current
Initial release October 21, 2010
Latest release 2.0 (code-name "Creative Craftsman") / July 10, 2013
Kernel type Monolithic (Linux-libre)
License Exclusively free licenses per GNU Free System Distribution Guidelines (GNU FSDG)[1]
Official website librewrt.org

LibreWRT is a Linux-libre distribution for computers with minimal resources, such as the Ben Nanonote, ath9k based wifi routers, and other hardware with emphasis on free software.

The project's current goal is to aim for compliance with the "Guidelines for Free System Distributions" and ensure that the project continues to meet these requirements set forth by the FSF.[2]

It is used by the Free Software Foundation on their access point and router which provides network connectivity to portable computers in their office.[3]

The website prism-break.org[4] that recommends alternate operating systems, software and services, to avoid sending out information via PRISM or other surveillance programs, lists LibreWRT as one of the alternatives to proprietary firmware.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "List of Free GNU/Linux Distributions - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation". Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "LibreWRT". Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "LibreWRT: What we use for wifi at the FSF". Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "Looking to hide online? PRISM-break shows you how". Telecom Tech News. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  5. ↑ Peng Zhong. "LibreWRT - Projects - PRISM Break". Retrieved 22 December 2014.

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