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'''BusyBox''' is a comprehensive set of services and utilities for running a minimal [[Linux]] server. |
BusyBox
BusyBox is a comprehensive set of services and utilities for running a minimal Linux server.
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Installation
Some Linux distributions will offer a busybox package.
BusyBox is meant as a lightweight alternative to the set of POSIX utilities, such as the shell. Generally, prefer the set of utilities that a distribution ships with.
Usage
While BusyBox is a single binary, every individual utility is provided as a symlink to that binary. The correct behavior is dispatched based on the command name ($0).
BusyBox often implements a minimal subset of features. For notes on portable use of the affected utilities, see: