Linux

See also:

• Linux Overview
• Various Linux Distros (distributions)
• Documentation about Linux
• Running off a Flash Drive
• Linux and SAMBA
• Replacing a Windows NT4 Server
• Configuring Debian 3.1 (Sarge)

Router Construction Projects

• 2010-Jul-14: The Netgear WNR3500L might be a good choice for a more modern router with alternative firmware choices (like Tomato and DD-WRT). [9297]
• 2009-May-19: The DisplayLink USB video adapter can now be used with OpenWrt to turn a small router box into a solid state PC. [7988]
• 2009-Mar-24: The Linksys WRT54GL is a Linux-based wireless router (the wireless section can be disabled if you just want a wired router) that is well supported by a number of open source projects:
  Tomato the manual is here. This installs very easily over the original Linksys firmware, just download and unpack one file then go into the administration section of the interface and upload the new firmware. DD-Wrt OpenWrt FreeWrt
  A Botnet Worm has been identified that targets modems and MIPS-processor routers based on Linux (such as the OpenWRT, DD-WRT or Tomato firmware). Discussed here on Slashdot. It looks like power cycling the device will clean it, but then you should also change passwords and disable any administrative access from the WAN (which is how it gets infected - though presumably if you have WiFi enabled it could get infected from that network too). [7288]
• 2008-Jul-01: Netgear are embracing the open source model more directly with their WGR614L router. [6463] [1]
• 2008-Jan-03: A Slashdot book review of Linux Firewalls. [4570]
• Build your own firewall box using Devil Linux [4342]
• The Router Design Project [4341]
• XORP is an open source router stack for FreeBSD and Linux discussed on Slashdot, there is also a LiveCD version to test with [4340]
• A new Linux-based VPN router project is approaching [4339]