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Preon vs ZeroShell

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

Preon

Preon

Development

Preon is an object serializer that generates compact binary data formats. It aims to be an alternative to protocols like JSON and XML that focus on text-based serialization.

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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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