@kuchinster yes I'm pleased to see how well the software has progressed over the years and the many hardware configurations, modular adaptations which may be used offer those who are seeking homemade solutions to their networking needs, many choices.

The fact that we can experiment on the various hardware platforms and not only limited to just routers, makes us bolder innovators, I think, since we can breach boundaries, without worrying about bricking a router.  I'm glad to see that we have yet another thing in common.