ExtremeXOS
Encyclopedia
ExtremeXOS is the software or the network operating system
used in newer Extreme Networks
network switch
es. It is Extreme Networks second generation operating system after the VxWorks
based ExtremeWare operating system.
ExtremeXOS is based on the Linux kernel
and BusyBox
. In July 2008 legal action was taken against Extreme Networks due to alleged violation of the GNU General Public License
. Three months later the lawsuit was dropped. .
Network operating system
A networking operating system , also referred to as the Dialoguer, is the software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data, users, groups, security, applications, and other networking functions...
used in newer Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, founded in 1996, is a publicly listed company that designs, builds, and installs Ethernet network solutions for enterprise and Carrier Class networks.-Corporate History:Extreme Networks is located in Santa Clara, California...
network switch
Network switch
A network switch or switching hub is a computer networking device that connects network segments.The term commonly refers to a multi-port network bridge that processes and routes data at the data link layer of the OSI model...
es. It is Extreme Networks second generation operating system after the VxWorks
VxWorks
VxWorks is a real-time operating system developed as proprietary software by Wind River Systems of Alameda, California, USA. First released in 1987, VxWorks is designed for use in embedded systems.- History :...
based ExtremeWare operating system.
ExtremeXOS is based on the Linux kernel
Linux kernel
The Linux kernel is an operating system kernel used by the Linux family of Unix-like operating systems. It is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software....
and BusyBox
BusyBox
BusyBox provides several stripped-down Unix tools in a single executable. It runs in a variety of POSIX environments such as Linux, Android, FreeBSD and others, such as proprietary kernels, although many of the tools it provides are designed to work with interfaces provided by the Linux kernel. It...
. In July 2008 legal action was taken against Extreme Networks due to alleged violation of the GNU General Public License
GNU General Public License
The GNU General Public License is the most widely used free software license, originally written by Richard Stallman for the GNU Project....
. Three months later the lawsuit was dropped. .