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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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With the release of the Linux sources for the Linksys WRT54G/GS series of {{tag|wireless}} routers came a number of modified firmwares. OpenWrt, instead of starting with Linksys sources, started with a clean slate. Piece by piece, software was added to bring the functionality back to that of stock firmware. OpenWrt employs a writable filesystem. The device is turned into a mini Linux PC with OpenWrt, providing most traditional Linux commands and a package management system. | With the release of the Linux sources for the Linksys WRT54G/GS series of {{tag|wireless}} routers came a number of modified firmwares. OpenWrt, instead of starting with Linksys sources, started with a clean slate. Piece by piece, software was added to bring the functionality back to that of stock firmware. OpenWrt employs a writable filesystem. The device is turned into a mini Linux PC with OpenWrt, providing most traditional Linux commands and a package management system. | ||
A similar project | A similar project existed for the Linksys [[NSLU2-Linux]] network-attached storage interface; the two are independent, although Optware packages are shared between both. | ||