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- ↑ ExtremeXOS Network Operating System, Extreme Networks.
- ↑ Extreme Networks puts Linux to work in routing switch, Network World, 2004-05-03.
- ↑ Today's SFLC/BusyBox target: Extreme Networks, Inc, Linux Weekly News.
- ↑ BusyBox Developers Settle Case With Extreme Networks, Software Freedom Law Center.