= Dropbear (software)
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Dropbear is a lightweight SSH server and client, designed for resource-constrained environments such as embedded systems and devices with limited processing power and memory. It is written in C and provides a functionality similar to OpenSSH but is optimized for smaller footprint usage. Some key features of Dropbear include: 1. **Lightweight**: It is specifically designed to be more efficient in terms of memory and CPU usage, making it ideal for devices like routers, IoT devices, and other embedded systems.
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