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  • DD-WRT

  • DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used.

    tags: firmware router wlan
  • OpenWrt

  • OpenWRT ( open - wireless receiver transmitter ) is a niche Linux distribution mainly installed on embedded devices, e.g. residential gateways. It is built on top of the Linux kernel and consists of a collection of diverse software packages. For easy installation and de-installation of packages it relies on the opkg Package management system.

    tags: firmware router
  • pfSense

  • pfSense is a free, open source customized distribution of FreeBSD tailored for use as a firewall, and router. In addition to being a powerful, flexible firewalling and routing platform, it includes a long list of related features and a package system allowing further expandability without adding bloat and potential security vulnerabilities to the base distribution, making it a fully qualified UTM device. pfSense is a popular project with more than 1 million downloads since its inception, and proven in countless installations ranging from small home networks protecting a PC and an Xbox to large corporations, universities and other organizations protecting thousands of network devices. »

    tags: authentication captive-portal content-filtering dhcp-server firewall
  • OpenMediaVault

  • OpenMediaVault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. Thanks to the modular design of the framework it can be enhanced via plugins.

    tags: bittorrent cifs debian file-transfer-protocol http-web-seeding
  • NethServer

  • NethServer is a CentOS-based Linux distribution for servers. The product's main feature is a modular design which makes it simple to turn the distribution into a mail server and filter, web server, groupware, firewall, web filter, IPS/IDS or VPN server. It also includes a comprehensive web-based user interface that simplifies common administration tasks and enables single-click installation of several pre-configured modules. NethServer is designed primarily for small offices and medium-size enterprises. »

    tags: centos file-server firewall gateway groupware
  • Cloudron

  • Cloudron is a platform that makes it easy to run and maintain web apps on your server. Unlike 1-click solutions that do not assist you with any tasks post installation and require knowledge of system administration (like installing certificates, creating databases, having a backup/restore strategy), Cloudron provides a complete integrated solution for app and user management.

    tags: automatic-updates paas personal-cloud personal-information-manager personal-server
  • Zentyal

  • Zentyal is a native Microsoft Active Directory® implementation on Linux incorporating all the network services required in a small and medium business environment: Directory & Domain Server, Mail Server, Gateway and Infrastructure Server.

    tags: linux-operating-systems groupware mail-server email-hosting web-interface
  • LEDE - Linux Embedded Development Environment

  • Linux Embedded Development Environment, an embedded Linux distribution that makes it easy for developers, system administrators or other Linux enthusiasts to build and customize software for embedded devices, especially wireless routers.

    tags: firmware linux-operating-systems networking router wireless
  • Univention Corporate Server

  • Univention Corporate Server is a pre-configured Linux server operating system free of charge. It's the best fit to provide Microsoft Server-like services on the cloud or on the premises, to run and operate corporate IT environments with Windows- and Linux-based clients and to extend those environments with proven enterprise software, also either on the cloud or on the premises.

    tags: active-directory-server ad-connector amazon-web-services cloud-management debian-based
  • Sophos UTM

  • Sophos UTM integrates complete security software within a single appliance. Choose only the protection you need when you need it. And deploy it on the platform that best fits your business: software, hardware or virtual appliance. Each offers an identical feature set no matter if you protect 10 or 5,000 users. And our easy web-based management console enables easy, consolidated management of all your IT security.

    tags: anti-spam firewall ips load-balancer networking
  • Windows Server 2012

  • Windows Server 2012, codenamed "Windows Server 8", is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2. Two pre-release versions, a developer preview and a beta version, were released during development. The software was generally available to customers starting on September 4, 2012.

    tags: operating-system server-operating-system
  • Amahi Home Server

  • The Amahi Home Server is designed for home and small office environments where the technical support staff do not want the job!

    tags: ajax apache backup-and-restore calendar dynamic-dns
  • Superb Mini Server

  • Superb Mini Server (SMS) is a Slackware-based server distribution with web, DNS, DHCP, file, print and fax servers, iptables firewall, mail server with spam filter and anti-virus scanner, and BitTorrent station. It also includes Webmin, a web-based administration tool, but no graphical desktop. SMS, which comes with Slackware's text-mode system installer, is built using Linux-Live scripts (from Slax) and can be used as a live CD for testing purposes.

    tags: apache lamp linux-operating-systems operating-system slackware-based
  • Linux Schools

  • The Linux operating system for educational establishments.

    tags: all-in-one authoring-tool dhcp-server digital-signage dns-server
  • SmoothWall

  • The SmoothWall Open Source Project was set up to develop and maintain SmoothWall Express - a Free firewall that includes its own security-hardened GNU/Linux operating system and an easy-to-use web interface.

    tags: firewall gateway openvpn-based proxy router