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Asuswrt-Merlin on Netgear R7000 I've been using this for several months. http://www.linksysinfo.org/ind... Just about everything that's on the ASUS routers runs on the Netgear.

Correct, once the packets are transmitted to you, its too late to apply QoS. The only thing you can control is your outbound requests which as it happens has a directly (although not linear) relationship to the amount of traffic sent back to you. This article outlines it brilliantly and is a must read for anyone using QoS on most consumer grade equipment:

http://www.linksysinfo.org/ind...

That said, classification of traffic is a much more challenging problem than QoS is and is what really needs to be addressed. This comes from a "Network Guy" on a 4/1Mbps DSL connection who works from home and has to compete with his kids playing XBOX and streaming Netflix so I play with this a lot. At this point in time, it seems like Palo Alto has the best classification engine out there and that with their QoS polcies may be the best solution around but I haven't had a chance to play with it.

(FWIW I too run Tomato Shibby on an Asus N66U)

You don't run the DNS server on the KitKat device.

No, instead you make *one* "DNS w/ hosts override" for your entire LAN. Since the lightweight dnsmasq DNS server daemon is included in DD-WRT firmware, you could even load the "host override" config on the dnsmasq instance on your WiFi router. This would not waste any appreciable amount of additional electricity.

So, this would be
1. you install the hosts override in the router's dnsmasq.conf, and then
2. you set the dnsmasq forwarding for all non-override hostnames/subdomains to route to OpenDNS

This instantly solves all the problems for every device connected to your LAN. Does exactly the same thing as "hosts file plus OpenDNS", except it works for all platforms, can block subdomains/wildcards, and requires zero client device configuration.

You could do everything your hosts file does (and more, thanks to subdomain/wildcard blocking capability) if you just modify the syntax of your host file to be dnsmasq.conf format and then install it in the dnsmasq config. dnsmasq even allows you to override the OpenDNS nxdomain hijacking.

http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/tomato-builds-for-asus-rt-ac66u.68055/

it has been out for a couple of months now

That nonsense has been debunked numerous times. Reddit latched on to the "workaround", but if you actually read the full thread -- not skim it -- you will find intelligent network-savvy folks commenting on its idiocy. The person who came up with this "workaround" doesn't understand things like DNS load balancing, anycast, and other methodologies Youtube deploys (including back-end stuff) to accomplish load balancing. You might also be surprised to know Youtube's Flash applet (not sure about the HTML 5 stuff) has rate-limiting implemented in it as well (really, it does).

Here are two forums threads I've been involved with now where in both cases asking people to step up to the plate and provide hard proof (specifically of TWC implementing some kind of throttling) resulted in them admitting the supposed "workaround" doesn't work at all, not to mention contains references to netblocks that have nothing to do with Youtube, and netblocks of the wrong size (based on ARIN WHOIS, rather than what's advertised on the Internet via BGP):

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r28102912-Heads-up-guys.new-trick-to-eliminate-Youtube-throttling-
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/youtube-loading-issues-possible-solution.68493/

I wish that Mitch Ribar guy would take down that blog post already.

Here is the main place to go for all Tomato development, all current developers are active here:
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?forums/tomato-firmware.33/

Last year I upgraded from a WRT54GL with original Tomato to an Asus RT-N16 running Toastman's build. Got 365 days of rock solid stability before upgrading to a newer build with VLANs and Multi-SSD.

In my mind the RT-N16 has replaced the WRT54GL as the standard open source router for new installs.

tomatousb.org isn't the only place, where progress is being made. http://www.linksysinfo.org/ is another one.

It's the outbound queues. Your torrent client floods your own router with outbound packets, and your game packets can't get out. As I mentioned above, I use Toastman's QOS rules, which are rather - complicated I guess is the right term.

I can be gaming, and all three of my sons can start a torrent, or any other kind of download, but they don't affect me. In effect, I've cut the top 5% of my own bandwidth, then the QOS rules put everything into classes. ANYTHING that exceeds 512k is put into "bulk", and the outgoing packets are severely throttled to ensure that interactive stuff isn't impaired. The router doesn't care what protocol is being used, it doesn't care that other priorities might have put that larger transfer into a higher class - the instant anything asks for transfers larger than 512 k, it gets booted into "bulk".

It gets complicated, and you simply can't set the rules up on a stock router from any of the manufacturers. (well, not on a "consumer" class router, anyway)

Take a look here, if you have the time: http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/using-qos-tutorial-and-discussion.28349/
Or, if you don't have the time, maybe you can bookmark it for future reference.

I can almost assure you that your ISP isn't doing that to you - it's happening right there, inside your own network! (I say, "almost" - there do seem to be some credible accounts of ISP's doing what you say!)

I have an E3000 running Toastman's Tomato-USB build. He really piles in a lot of stuff in his firmware but what I like the most is that I can monitor bandwidth usage in near real-time (two second delay) using the web interface. I can even find out what specific machines are using bandwidth as well. Very stable. Haven't had one issue with it at all.

Toastman's Forum Thread over at LinksysInfo.org
Toastman Download Repository

Word. Teddy_bear's Tomato ND USB Mod FTW!

Here's some info on installing Tomato on the RT-N16.

http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63587

The forums are temporarily down for upgrades. (good timing! :P )

Look to the Teddy Bear build of Tomato. It supports USB and N depending on the router. It's what's running on my WL-520GU and my new RT-N16. The RT-N16 has wireless N, 4 gigabit port switch, and 2 USB ports. The wireless is limited to 2.4GHz but that is the only difference between it and the theoretical dream router. The site is being upgraded right now, but this is the guide to use to get tomato working on the N16 http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63587.

Look here . . . http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=160
It's a Lynksys forum, but the Tomato subforum is what you are looking for.

As a Tomato-derived firmware, it inherits great QoS abilities which I make great use of. I don't use the NAS feature of the firmware as I have a Bubba|Two. I've found the WL-520gU's wireless coverage to be superior to my old WRT-54GS; I do miss the additional memory of the WRT-54GS however.

Overall, highly recommended combination.

Another worthy option is an ASUS WL-520gU flashed with Teddy_Bear's wonderful Tomato ND USB Mod. Plug a USB drive in and Bob's your Uncle!

With built-in SAMBA/FTP/Print services, rock solid QoS support and many more features this combo is solid.

I also recommend the Asus WL-520gU. I've loaded mine with teddy_bear's Tomato derivative and it rocks! The QoS support is superb and the firmware has a clean and simple interface.

A souped up router plus USB drive for minimal file/print serving saves tons of power (since the router's going to be running anyway).

Tomato firmware provides excellent bandwidth reports (including a realtime graph and saving logs to a device), and even better, very useable Quality of Service controls plus fine grained control over many aspects of the device (including broadcast power). It is rock solid and easy to use. I find the GUI clearer than almost all stock consumer router software, yet vastly more capable.

For a router with USB ports that can load Tomato, I suggest the Asus Premium models, or the linksys WRTSL54GS (f you can find one). You will need a special version of Tomato that supports USB.

Check the wikipedia page for an overview, and for the USB + FTP + Samba mod see this thread on the Linksys community forum.

Actually, there are a lot more than two different versions of the WRT54G (and its sister the WRT54GS), with many different specifications. Here's a nearly complete list. I think it's missing a few of the newest versions, but they run the sucky VxWorks firmware, not Linux. (Some smart people have actually found a way to replace VxWorks with Linux, but the new models are so limited memory-wise that it really isn't useful.)

Also, the WRT54GL is basically a WRT54G version 4. It's the safest bet if you want a new router to run custom Linux firmware on.

If you would like to keep scalable TCP windows, you might try flashing your Linksys with DD-WRT or one of the other Linux-based firmwares. One or more of them is bound to have support for it.

Yes, there is such a group.

Here's a detailed review that should tell you whatever you want to know about WRT54G(S) router models. The WRT54GL is the same as a WRT54Gv4, IIRC.

Funny that you should mention wireless routers...I found a USE for STORE EMPLOYEES!

I had the same experience trying to buy wireless routers going from Circuit City to Best Buy. Nobody could open the boxes to let me find which model number one was, and the floor employees were a nuisance who could only read the text on the boxes (and not seem to understand the words they read, but give me bad info while I tried to concentrate).

BUT I was looking for the right model of WRT54GS, and I finally found a use for the employees --helping me read serial numbers off boxes until I found the "good" model (I have a serial# range list from LinkSysInfo http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Conten t&pa=showpage&pid=6 )

Actually, I called first and made clear that I was only interested in particular serial# ranges, and had them put one aside for me-- but they were NOT able to do that either! Once I went into the store and started combing through boxes, I decided that they could help read numbers with me. SUCCESS!

In summary, store employees are useful for reading SMALL bits of numbers or text verbatim -- if you need to read a tiny bit off of three dozen+ boxes, they're the right tool!

But don't ask your parrot to do your spellchecking, and don't ask the BestBuy/Circuit City/etc employees what electronics work together.

BTW, at Circuit City, most were also unable to find their store circular and referred me to the one person at customer service (with a line). At CompUSA (and others) they often can't tell me correctly when a product is on another row/end of row -- they look at the shelves the same as me, as if they have never been there before. Even worse, CompUSA often has 3-4 different prices (shelf/register/circular/box) and the employees only have guesses/fables to explain why or resolve it.

I looked into it, and the ease of use of it, along with the feature set, (comparison here) pushed me into going ahead and buying a rev3 WRT54GS. Anyway, here is the link.

I looked into it, and the ease of use of it, along with the feature set, (comparison here) pushed me into going ahead and buying a rev3 WRT54GS. Anyway, here is the link.

I have a WRT54GS v3.0, got it on rebate for $30 off. I made sure that I had the right version by using serial number ranges from http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Conten t&pa=showpage&pid=6

The latest GS version v4.0 has half the ram (4 & 16 instead of 8 and 32), but the store had mine and even a few 2.0 models mixed in for those who bothered to check the serial on the outside of the box.

I am running dd-rt v.23 right now, because it is free AND very easy to use, as well as modular (uses ipkg capabilities from openwrt). OpenWRT probably does more but needs more setup. I have been playing with the extra features, checking out all the software people like to use, and enjoying connecting via command line to check and change stuff in addition to browser access.
The G model was also on rebate, for a little less, but again the latest version isnt as good, in fact G version 5.0 doesnt use Linux, and getting a lower model revision required reading a lot of boxes (*or letting the store employees help-- I chased off 3 before I decided to let them help read serials after all)

William

I bought 4 of them (WRT54GS v2.0) and loaded sveasoft alchemy public version on them in order to create a very extended bridged network using wds. The outer two are connected to separate physical networks, and the inner two only have power (no physical network connection) and are situated in weatherproof boxes in the treetops. I am posting this note over them now!

On hindsight, OpenWRT would have been a better choice, but for the minimally-enhanced functionality I was looking for (wds and a shell), sveasoft is dead easy. Yes, you run a risk and void your warranty. But you only go around once, eh?

Make sure your chosen firmware version is known to work on your particular linksys hardware. Here is a good page outlining the differences in Linksys versions. Sveasoft Alchemy doesn't specifically support my version but I found a reference of someone doing it, and it does work for me.

Good luck / happy hacking, and if you mess up, you want to search for the work "debricking" :)

Looking around at different tables, I'm seeing that SpeedBooster is done entirely in software on the GS. In fact, according to this page, a couple of the firmwares you can get should do SpeedBooster on the G model, too. I'm going to go for the DD-WRT firmware.

Linksys is also coming out with the WRT54GL, which appears to simply be the WRT54G v4 hardware relabeled.

The Italian Linksys site shows it (bring babelfish), but the US site does not yet, except for their GPL Code Center.

More in this forum thread.

Great article research. Linksys will/have released a Linux version and labled the packaging "Open Source". Here's the FCC information on the Linux device.

with this guy and his shill, as well as someone who's dealt with Ewing? You might give that some consideration with licensing.

Also worth mentioning the immensely useful IPCop Support Web (note that this used to be .net, but that's dead for some reason). IPCop rocks, though the default traffic shaping capabilities are pretty rudimentary (the web interface is a bit limited, you can always edit the files in /var/ipcop/shaping), but there's a thriving mod/add-on community: do a search for 'shaping' in the aforementioned forums for help. You might want the take a look at the layer-7 filter dicussed here. I'd consider going for a few other mods, too, such as the Advanced Proxy, URLFilter and maybe the IPCop Addon Server with the BlockoutTraffic module.

I've also heard a fair few comments that say the same. TheIndividual seems to get a lot of stick in particular :-
http://slashdot.org/~TheIndividual/journal

No surprise really, as he's re-distributing their "product", but the fact of the matter is that if they're selling/distributing GPLed works to the public then they *must* give back by providing the source (of the modifications), which they don't seem to want to do, hence the whole subscription "beta" thing that they use as a workaround to not distribute it publically. Given that someone can take the source and just fork it/give it straight away for free, it's obviously not in Sveasoft's interests to give it out, and they appear to be heavy-handed in their enforcements: DMCA takedowns? When you're building upon others' hard work? Hmmmm, hardly seems in keeping with the whole open-source ethic to me.

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html

I don't claim to be an expert on the GPL, but from my interpretation of it, and the above linked FAQ, it seems to me that what they're doing is somewhat dubious at best, and non-GPL-compliant at worst. I guess it's a tricky one when you're trying to make money from open-source; in Sveasoft's case I think they've taken the wrong approach, but hey, that's their call. If you like their product and it fits your needs, and you don't think they're doing anything wrong with regards to the GPL (or just don't care), then go for it - my brother's got a sub with them and he's happy enough. As with the parent, though, I'm afraid I wouldn't touch it myself.

Other alternatives for the WRT54G:
http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Survey s&op=results&pollID=16

http://www.dd-wrt.com/
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php

I've also heard a fair few comments that say the same. TheIndividual seems to get a lot of stick in particular :-
http://slashdot.org/~TheIndividual/journal

No surprise really, as he's re-distributing their "product", but the fact of the matter is that if they're selling/distributing GPLed works to the public then they *must* give back by providing the source (of the modifications), which they don't seem to want to do, hence the whole subscription "beta" thing that they use as a workaround to not distribute it publically. Given that someone can take the source and just fork it/give it straight away for free, it's obviously not in Sveasoft's interests to give it out, and they appear to be heavy-handed in their enforcements: DMCA takedowns? When you're building upon others' hard work? Hmmmm, hardly seems in keeping with the whole open-source ethic to me.

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html

I don't claim to be an expert on the GPL, but from my interpretation of it, and the above linked FAQ, it seems to me that what they're doing is somewhat dubious at best, and non-GPL-compliant at worst. I guess it's a tricky one when you're trying to make money from open-source; in Sveasoft's case I think they've taken the wrong approach, but hey, that's their call. If you like their product and it fits your needs, and you don't think they're doing anything wrong with regards to the GPL (or just don't care), then go for it - my brother's got a sub with them and he's happy enough. As with the parent, though, I'm afraid I wouldn't touch it myself.

Other alternatives for the WRT54G:
http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Survey s&op=results&pollID=16

http://www.dd-wrt.com/
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php

Lots of info about 3rd party firmware based on the original Linksys Linux code can be found at Linksysinfo.org. (I'm using the Sveasoft Satori release and am planning on upgrading shortly to get more port forward entries.)

He charges for support and beta/alpha software. Beta/Alpha eventually becomes stable and thus free. In fact the FSF says his model is in compliance with the GPL.

There are several Linux options for a WRT54G. Check out LinksysInfo.org. Some include the WonderShaper for prioritizing traffic like VOIP and game packets.

No such forced terms of service exist for open WAPs that I know of unfortunately

There are a few: anyone thinking of running an open Access Point should strongly consider the use of something like the NoCatSplash firmware (if you've got a WRT54G). This'll turn your AP into a "NoCat open portal", which means that users will be presented with a "splash page" of your choosing, and must click a button before they can access the network from your AP: instant ToS agreement/disclaimer. Also, you'll need to make sure all logging is turned off and there's no way of recording or knowing who is doing what with the connection; this'll then protect you - at least to some extent - though, like you say, you'll probably still be breaking your own ISP's ToS, and maybe other laws (depending on where you live).

There are plenty of other firmware hacks for the WRT54G (and similar) around, too, check out LinksysInfo.org for more details. There are a good few that include similar features to NoCatSplash, plus enhancements such as the "ping" hack (to boost the AP's signal strength), in an easier-to-use firmware: for example EWRT. Oh, and Seattle Wireless is another good source of information.

well, if you're going with Linksys, you may have to use 3rd party firmware to boost the signals (info on third party firmware for Linksys info here). The very common WRT-54G wireless router runs at 19mw and at that power, barely penetrates a hollow 2 foot wooden wall with no insulation (and drops the signal periodically), at least from my personal experience.

Installing Sveasoft, OpenWRT, or WiFi box firmware allows you to boost the signal to 84mw. I've read to avoid the full 84mw, as it can damage hardware in extended use, but I've also read that this is still in the legal range for the device... even wireless A indoor/outdoor is 250mW. (and I think g is up to 4W).

When silencing your critics, you're going to have the attitude that you are hiding something that isnt right. In this case, the shut-in of Sveasoft and the apparent reflexive backrubbing over at for sveasoft wont help your case. Even the admins are in it as well, by locking any opinion. If it gets to the point where you're being hacked, you've got quite a lot explaining to do about what you're really up to. Either way, Sveasoft's going to be suceeded by someone who provides the same features without the obvious violation.

The GPL does not require you to release your modified version. You are free to make modifications and use them privately, without ever releasing them. This applies to organizations (including companies), too; an organization can make a modified version and use it internally without ever releasing it outside the organization. But if you release the modified version to the public in some way, the GPL requires you to make the modified source code available to the program's users, under the GPL. Thus, the GPL gives permission to release the modified program in certain ways, and not in other ways; but the decision of whether to release it is up to you.

If you count the idea that if you do release it somehow (even under the sveasoft loophole) that sentence in bold applies. The "subscription releases" count as well as the public ones. Since there was no proof of identity, sveasoft and the people who think we're unjustified.

From james@sveasoft.com
I create firmware - nothing more nothing less. I leave folks like yourself to the Rikki Lake show.

If you really just made firmware you'd have only asked payment for the binaries. I dont see as much criticism for winex doing that kind of stuff, and they have gotten leaps and bounds further than wine has gotten itself. Sure, this is only firmware, but these developers dont go as if they sought the Almighty Dollar, the Holy Euro, or the Sacred Kronor.

When silencing your critics, you're going to have the attitude that you are hiding something that isnt right. In this case, the shut-in of Sveasoft and the apparent reflexive backrubbing over at for sveasoft wont help your case. Even the admins are in it as well, by locking any opinion. If it gets to the point where you're being hacked, you've got quite a lot explaining to do about what you're really up to. Either way, Sveasoft's going to be suceeded by someone who provides the same features without the obvious violation.

The GPL does not require you to release your modified version. You are free to make modifications and use them privately, without ever releasing them. This applies to organizations (including companies), too; an organization can make a modified version and use it internally without ever releasing it outside the organization. But if you release the modified version to the public in some way, the GPL requires you to make the modified source code available to the program's users, under the GPL. Thus, the GPL gives permission to release the modified program in certain ways, and not in other ways; but the decision of whether to release it is up to you.

If you count the idea that if you do release it somehow (even under the sveasoft loophole) that sentence in bold applies. The "subscription releases" count as well as the public ones. Since there was no proof of identity, sveasoft and the people who think we're unjustified.

From james@sveasoft.com
I create firmware - nothing more nothing less. I leave folks like yourself to the Rikki Lake show.

If you really just made firmware you'd have only asked payment for the binaries. I dont see as much criticism for winex doing that kind of stuff, and they have gotten leaps and bounds further than wine has gotten itself. Sure, this is only firmware, but these developers dont go as if they sought the Almighty Dollar, the Holy Euro, or the Sacred Kronor.

When silencing your critics, you're going to have the attitude that you are hiding something that isnt right. In this case, the shut-in of Sveasoft and the apparent reflexive backrubbing over at for sveasoft wont help your case. Even the admins are in it as well, by locking any opinion. If it gets to the point where you're being hacked, you've got quite a lot explaining to do about what you're really up to. Either way, Sveasoft's going to be suceeded by someone who provides the same features without the obvious violation.

The GPL does not require you to release your modified version. You are free to make modifications and use them privately, without ever releasing them. This applies to organizations (including companies), too; an organization can make a modified version and use it internally without ever releasing it outside the organization. But if you release the modified version to the public in some way, the GPL requires you to make the modified source code available to the program's users, under the GPL. Thus, the GPL gives permission to release the modified program in certain ways, and not in other ways; but the decision of whether to release it is up to you.

If you count the idea that if you do release it somehow (even under the sveasoft loophole) that sentence in bold applies. The "subscription releases" count as well as the public ones. Since there was no proof of identity, sveasoft and the people who think we're unjustified.

From james@sveasoft.com
I create firmware - nothing more nothing less. I leave folks like yourself to the Rikki Lake show.

If you really just made firmware you'd have only asked payment for the binaries. I dont see as much criticism for winex doing that kind of stuff, and they have gotten leaps and bounds further than wine has gotten itself. Sure, this is only firmware, but these developers dont go as if they sought the Almighty Dollar, the Holy Euro, or the Sacred Kronor.

While Sveasoft hasd shut down their forums for the support of the publicly released version and is providing support for subscribers (as has been done all along) - http://www.linksysinfo.org/ has taken up the cause for providing a support forum for these users.

This is a widely used and very popular firmware (especially now). So if you are having issues with the public/stable/free (call it what you will) Satori4.0 release, head on over to the forums http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Forums .

While Sveasoft hasd shut down their forums for the support of the publicly released version and is providing support for subscribers (as has been done all along) - http://www.linksysinfo.org/ has taken up the cause for providing a support forum for these users.

This is a widely used and very popular firmware (especially now). So if you are having issues with the public/stable/free (call it what you will) Satori4.0 release, head on over to the forums http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Forums .

That article you mention has a link that pointed to Satori_v2_2.00.8.7sv-pre1.bin.zip as having QOS. Note that this is version 2.0 so I'm guessing QOS has been in the firmware for quite sometime.

On this page they list links for both binaries and source for Satori v.4.0

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Downlo ads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=8

This is the PUBLIC version which sveasoft has realeased for FREE.

Are you saying that only the latest, pre-release firmware will satisfy your needs? Are you saying that they removed QOS in laster versions and are only releasing it to subscribers? Otherwise, I just don't understand why you are slamming Sveasoft when they have given you what you wanted for free.

I'm sure I'm not the only one pissed at them. First, non-subscribers are not allowed to download the newest version of their firmware for the Linksys WRT54G wireless router. You must pay $20 for the prviledge or use the release that is about six months out of date. Fine, I understand that they have bills to pay too, just as long as they don't slip on the release schedule for the free version (blatant GPL violation non-withstanding).

Now, here's the part which burns me. As of last Sunday, access to the Sveasoft website has been discontinued for those not paying their $20 yearly fee. Before that, you could download the free version of their firmware from them or check out their forum for troubleshooting etc. No more. Non-subscribers can't even browse - instead we are told that "Sorry, but only users granted special access can read topics in this forum." Sveasoft says that we should try linksysinfo.org instead, yet the amount of information there is sorely lacking. Furthermore, the admin there would make George Orwell proud - any hearsay about Sveasoft will get your IP banned and your message promptly thrown into the void. Straight from the horse's mouth:

"It is not a "I hate Sveasoft for closing his site" debate. Anyone thinking and debating that issue will be have a Temporary ban, as I have better things to do than listen to people whinged about why sveasoft closed and the GPL Issues."

Sveasoft themselves tolerate no dissent either, a poster at linksysinfo.org reported that after reporting a bug in the firmware, they banned him for "an attempt to create a flame and is against our posting guidelines. Should you wish to create further problems I will contact the authorities in Germany and report that you are criminally trespassing in our computer systems. It is up to you. Go ahead - make my day." Yikes! Not very nice people, are they?

I could go on and on, like how Sveasoft masquerades as an average user in his forums and on linksysinfo.org helpfully suggesting we contribute $20 for their wonderful firmware (that's right, I'm talking about YOU Wolf!), but the fact is that this is totally against the spirit of Open Source and that it is a shame that such a promising project has been ruined by greed.

I have QoS set up on my iptables firewall on Linux which I only had to add a few lines for. It allows me to make VoIP calls without any interruption.

I will probably be switching to broadvoice as soon as they have porting set up so that I can take my home phone number to VoIP. I believe that within the next few weeks they are supposed to be ready to start porting.