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| Developer | NSLU2-Linux Team |
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| OS family | Linux |
| Latest release | 3.10 |
| Platforms | Linksys NSLU2 |
| Official website | http://www.nslu2-linux.org |
SlugOS is common source base for a group of firmware distributions for the Linksys NSLU2.
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| Developer | NSLU2-Linux Team |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux |
| Latest release | 3.10 |
| Platforms | Linksys NSLU2 |
| Official website | http://www.nslu2-linux.org |
SlugOS is common source base for a group of firmware distributions for the Linksys NSLU2.
SlugOS comprises:
SlugOS/BE is the Big Endian version of the SlugOS alternative firmware for the Linksys NSLU2.
SlugOS/LE is the Little Endian version of the SlugOS alternative firmware for the Linksys NSLU2.
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