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netcat vs ZeroShell

A side-by-side look at netcat and ZeroShell. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

netcat

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.

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ZeroShell

ZeroShell

Network & Admin

ZeroShell is an open source network device with features including routing, firewall, VPN, web server, DHCP server, DNS server, captive portal, and more. It is lightweight and can run on old hardware, making it useful for small networks and testing environments.

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