= Why use Linux? =

Some major advantages of a native Linux implementation of IEEE 802.15.4 / 6LoWPAN / !ZigBee / WirelessHART protocol stacks are:

 * Simple and well-known socket interface for user applications, independent of hardware
 * Fake radio driver and support for multiple logical devices on single physical radio provide framework for network simulation and testing prior to deployment
 * Existing network analysis and configuration infrastructure (Wireshark)
 * Native integration with Linux networking subsystem (gateways, tools, etc.)
   * SSH, telnet, ping, nc, etc.