2. AWMN & Open Source
Open & Free Network
Great involvement so far (~2465 active nodes)
Continuous development
New members – New ideas
Open Source powered
3. Talking with percentages...
Ages
sample: 227 members
<18
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
>65
Participation
<3 months
3-6 months
6-12
months
>1 year
>2 years
>5 years
More info @ www.awmn.net
4. Backbone structure
Dynamic Routing protocols (Quagga)
BGP, OSPF, OLSR, BATMAN
Router OS Platforms
Linux (x86, embedded)
Mikrotik RouterOS
BSD flavors
IPv4 (IPv6 under testing)
”Open” Hardware
WiFi Feeders
Homemade enclosures
VPNs with other communities
8. Linux/Unix under the hood
GNU/Linux is used for the majority of services
Fast
Reliable
Scalable
Well documented
and most of all, Free!
BSD and other Unix flavors are also used
9. Open Ideas
Open Source Software
Networking experience
Systems Administration experience
New & Innovative services from members
Workshops
Teamwork beyond WiFi limits
10. AWMN & Open Source
Questions ?
Further information @ http://www.awmn.net