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OpenSSH vs pkgsrc

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

OpenSSH

OpenSSH

Security & Privacy

OpenSSH is a free and open source suite of network connectivity tools for remote login and other secure network services over an unsecured network. It provides secure encrypted communication channels between two devices.

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pkgsrc

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.

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