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What is RIOT OS?

RIOT powers the Internet of Things like Linux powers the Internet. RIOT is a free, open source operating system developed by a grassroots community gathering companies, academia, and hobbyists, distributed all around the world.

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RIOT powers the Internet of Things like Linux powers the Internet. RIOT is a free, open source operating system developed by a grassroots community gathering companies, academia, and hobbyists, distributed all around the world.


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"Well designed OS for low-resource sensor networks"
Easy to setup and comprehend the main concepts. Supported by the real-world experimentation facility https://www.iot-lab.info/
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What do you like best about RIOT OS?

Easy to setup and comprehend the main concepts. Supported by the real-world experimentation facility https://www.iot-lab.info/ Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RIOT OS?

Setting up an ipv6 gateway is not straight forward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RIOT OS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Setting up a network of low-power sensor networks utilizing an 802.15.4 network or LPWAN Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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