busybox

Meanings

• noun

  A software package that provides a large collection of simple Unix utilities, typically used for testing and embedded systems.

  - "The embedded system uses a custom version of the BusyBox utilities."
  - "Developers often use BusyBox for testing their applications on various Unix-like systems."

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Variants

List of all variants of busybox that leads to same result
big box , big-box , big-boxes

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Etymology

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BusyBox is a portmanteau of 'busy' and 'toolbox'. It was first released in 1996 by Cygnus Solutions.

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Trivia

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1. BusyBox is open-source software, released under the GNU General Public License.

2. The name of the lead developer of BusyBox is Rob Landley.

3. BusyBox is often used in routers and other network devices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Embedded systems: Computing systems designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions, often with real-time computing constraints.

2. Unix utilities: A collection of command-line tools designed to perform various tasks in a Unix-like operating system.

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Culture

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BusyBox has become a staple in the embedded systems community, and its popularity can be attributed to its compact size and wide range of functionality.

How to Memorize "busybox"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, portable toolbox filled with various tools, each representing a different Unix utility.
   - Visualize the BusyBox logo: a green square with a white 'BB' in the center.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'BusyBox' with the image of a busy bee, as it provides a large collection of useful tools.
   - Associate the word 'BusyBox' with the word 'versatile', as it offers a wide range of functionality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Busy Bee Box' to remember the name of the software.
   - Create an acronym: 'Brings Useful Binaries Everywhere'.

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