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Project Summary
lwIP is an implementation of the TCP/IP protocol suite focused on reducing resource usage while still having a full scale TCP/IP. lwIP is suitable for embedded systems with ~10KB of free RAM and ~40KB of code ROM.
lwIP features:
- IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP
- Specialized raw API for enhanced performance
- Optional Berkeley-alike socket API
- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
- PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
- ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) for Ethernet
In a Nutshell, lwIP...
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has a well established, mature codebase
maintained by a large development team
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took an estimated 72 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in October, 2002
ending with its most recent commit 20 days ago
BSD 3-clause "New" or "Revised" License
Permitted
Commercial Use
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Place Warranty
Forbidden
Hold Liable
Use Trademarks
Required
Include Copyright
Include License
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Project Security
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Poor security track-record
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Many reported vulnerabilities
Few reported vulnerabilities
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