OpenWrt - micahgrinnell/CC-Capstone-Project GitHub Wiki
Overview
OpenWrt is different than the other open-source NOS I've played with this past semester. Rather than being one firmware, "OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management". This allows developers to create downloadable packages for the user to customize their device and its utility. For example, Project BISmark is a third-party application that allows for your device to compare connection quality across servers. Then your router will know which gaming servers to connect to, what download mirrors to use, and will continue to adapt based on network parameters. Overall, OpenWrt is a fantastic open-source operating system for those looking for something a little simpler. While the base version of OpenWrt is slightly more limited in capabilities, with technical knowledge and external packages, an OpenWrt system could be more flexible and powerful than any other open-source system.
Pros and Cons
