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05 Feb 2008 08:13 #47344 by lorian
Make he firmware Open source was created by lorian
I know posting in wishlist is a little futile, but I do wish draytek would make drayos/firmware open source.

I'm sure draytek would sell lots more routers if enthusiasts were able to fix and augment the firmware. Far more powerfull than waiting for the odd firmware release that often disappoints.

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18 Feb 2008 19:41 #47665 by xplosivmetal
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I second this suggestion!

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19 Feb 2008 11:42 #47667 by admin
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Lorian wrote: I'm sure draytek would sell lots more routers



Relatively few I'd guess. The commercial downsides would never be economical.



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23 Feb 2008 17:29 #47760 by lorian
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You be suprised how many routers out there are based on open source.

How about publishing the layout of the config files, so we can our own program to centrally maintain config, and share config etc.

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23 Feb 2008 23:52 #47764 by admin
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"Based" on open source is a different kettle of fish. If a mfr. buys an off the shelf processor and downloads some code form Usenet to make a router then they might be required to release sources. That's not the same as releasing proprietary IP into the public domain.



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24 Feb 2008 11:01 #47771 by stoney_sjl
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On the fence on this one...
Have a number (5) of Linksys NSLU2s that I've "hacked" (and are working well) but my router(s) are running stock Draytek firmware (and are working well)
BUT, I do have a "surplus" of older Draytek routers that I'm sure could be more useful...
When you look at some of the great work that the "hacking community" has done though, it does make me wonder.....

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