WifiWare 1.4.1 review

WifiWare is a custom mini slackware based, Linux distribution intended for wifi routers, VPN servers and file servers. Full instal

License: GPL (GNU General Public License) File size: 247670K Developer: Marijan Peh

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WifiWare is a custom mini slackware based, Linux distribution intended for wifi routers, VPN servers and file servers.

Full install will take cca 300MB hdd space.

Wlan-drivers package with support for major wifi chipsets included.

Other utils in /utils folder on cdrom:

Unreal ircd
Hybrid ircd
bridge-utils
kismet
webmin
glftpd
and more.

Distribution contains patched ppp and kernel package/source with support for Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption(MPPE) and Microsoft Point-to-Point Compression(MPPC). MPPC itself is patented algorithm. Patent for *Microsoft* PPC is holded by the Hifn Inc. MPPE uses RC4 encryption algorithm which itself isn't patented, but RC4 is trademark of RSA Data Security Inc.

To avoid legal problems, US citizens shouldn't use this module. Ok, you have been warned, now you can do whatever you want.

What's New in This Release:
Some minor bugfixes and WiFi driver updates.