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Wireshark Turns 25 (blog.wireshark.org)
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[–] Thrashy@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I've only ever needed to use a tool like Wireshark a couple times, but when I needed it nothing else would do, and the convenience of being able to just download it and go instead of having to shepherd a purchase order through the organization was a lifesaver. It's one of many reasons why I am a big proponent of open-source software.