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BusyBox ash
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BusyBox ash | GPLv2 · configurable build · embedded/Linux systems | Free |
As busybox.net lists them, read 14 Nov 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from BusyBox ash's own pages
- ash availability
- The ash shell is included among BusyBox applets. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Build instructions
- Users configure BusyBox, compile it, and install the resulting binary through the build system. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Customizable build
- Users can include or exclude commands or features at compile time. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Distribution requirement
- Distributors must make the complete corresponding source code available when distributing the GPL-licensed software. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Feature limitation
- BusyBox utilities generally offer fewer options than their full-featured GNU counterparts. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Feature sponsorship
- The project says users can offer to sponsor a new feature through its mailing list. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- GPL terms
- BusyBox is licensed under GPL version 2. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Purpose
- BusyBox combines tiny versions of many common UNIX utilities into one executable for small or embedded systems. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Release
- The official site lists BusyBox 1.38.0 as an unstable release dated 13 May 2026. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Resource focus
- BusyBox is designed with size optimization and limited resources in mind. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Single executable
- BusyBox utilities share code inside a multi-call binary to reduce size. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
- Support
- Private help and timely assistance are available through paid consulting services. · busybox.net, 14 Nov 2026
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