Hackable Linksys router info

James Knott james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Thu Nov 18 17:29:07 UTC 2004


Colin McGregor wrote:
>  --- Paul DiRezze <pdirezze-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org> wrote: 
> 
>>I've heard tell of a Linksys switch or router that
>>uses Linux and is 
>>hackable.  Anyone got a link handy that provides
>>some details?
> 
> 
> Yes, the Linksys WRT54G wireless router runs Linux and
> CAN be modified, here are a few links:
> 
>  http://www.batbox.org/wrt54g-linux.html
> 
> http://www.seattlewireless.net/index.cgi/LinksysWrt54g
> 
> You can order the source code for the router here (at
> $9.99 U.S.):
> 
>  http://www.linksys.com/support/gpl.asp
> 
> Remeber that the GPL requires that the source code be
> made available, it doesn't say the source code must be
> made available for free, a point Linksys seems well
> aware of... Still, at least they (after some early
> problems) seem to at least be following the letter of
> the GPL (unlike some firms...).

Actually, you can download the files *OR* pay a small handling charge, 
if you want them to ship CDs.
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