Linux/MIPS is a port of the widespread UNIX clone Linux to the MIPS
architecture. Linux/MIPS is running on a large number of technically very
different systems ranging from little embedded systems and servers to large
desktop machines and servers that, at least at the time when they were
introduced into the market, were the best of their class.
Linux/MIPS advantages over other operating systems at this time are
The entire Linux system consists only of Free Software.
Excellent Price/Performance ratio.
Availability of large amounts of software of which a large part
again is Free Software.
Binary compatibility across a growing number of platforms.
Small footprint making Linux/MIPS suitable for many embedded systems.
In short, Linux has been designed and ships with Fahrvergnügen.
However as usual your mileage may vary and you should examine Linux's
suitability for your purpose which purpose this document tries to serve.
