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petitboot vs ptpython

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

petitboot

petitboot

Os & Utilities

Petitboot is an open-source network bootloader and discovery tool for PowerPC systems. It supports netbooting over HTTP, FTP and TFTP and can chainload GRUB2, Das U-Boot and more. Useful for network booting PowerPC servers, embedded systems and appliances.

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ptpython

ptpython

Development

ptpython is an advanced Python REPL (read-evaluate-print loop). It offers features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, multiline editing, and vim/emacs key bindings. It aims to provide a rich interactive environment for Python programmers.

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