netcat vs pkgsrc
A side-by-side look at netcat and pkgsrc. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
netcat
Network & Admin
Netcat is a networking utility for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP. It can be used to create simple one-shot connections, interface with more full-featured network services, and build quick backdoors and relays.
networkingtcpudpconnectionsbackdoorsrelays
pkgsrc
Development
pkgsrc is a portable packaging system for Unix-like operating systems. It provides over 12,000 software packages, is used on various platforms, and focuses on providing software that is up to date and consistent across systems.
packagingportableunix