Morac
join:2001-08-30
Riverside, NJ
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Re: Pretty Good Article
I've never tried the Sveasoft (or DD-WRT) software mainly because I don't need all those extra features. Also I have the original WRT54G v1.0 which doesn't have as much memory and processing power as the newer versions so I like to keep the installed firmware as streamlined as possible for better performance
The newer models might be better at handling the extra features, but every extra feature added requires more processing power and/or memory. Processing power and memory that might be needed during heavy usage.
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Oh fooey -- Cisco blows chunks.
Per the other comments in this news thread, Linksys has CLOSED THE SOURCE and reduced the memory in currently available WRT54G models.
That makes the entire linked article (mostly) pointless, and factually wrong:
So the Linksys WRT54G can be loaded with replacement firmware with exciting new features. No, no it can't. Not for anybody picking one up today (in all likelihood). We're reduced to serial number checks now?? This is like trying to find a good overclockable processor. Cisco sucks eggs.
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koitsu
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join:2002-07-16
Mountain View, CA
| Present WRT54G models in the US are running VxWorks -- there is a debate over whether or not they can run a Linux-based OS or not. Depends on who you ask...
However, one thing is for sure: the WRT54GL, which is presently only available in Europe, is Linksys's latest Linux-specific model.
All one can do is hope that it's brought to the States.
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envoid
join:2002-12-21
Duluth, GA
| said by koitsu  :Present WRT54G models in the US are running VxWorks -- there is a debate over whether or not they can run a Linux-based OS or not. Depends on who you ask... What versions are using VxWorks? I thought the entire line of WRT54G's and GS's all use a Linux base?? |
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B
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join:2000-10-28 | Not any more. Please read through the whole article thread here. Apparently v. 5 of the hardware changed everything (half the RAM and no more GPL code).
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