openwisp / openwisp/netengine

[feature] OpenWRT: extract available memory

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
Stars
42
Forks
18
Avg merge
12h 54m
Merged PRs (30d)
1

Description

Like #66 but to get available memory as calculated by the Linux kernel, which is quite useful to know.

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Research direction

Start by reading issue #66 and locating the existing OpenWRT memory-information implementation it describes. Confirm how available memory is calculated by the Linux kernel, then add the corresponding extraction and tests; done means the new value is returned consistently for supported devices.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, python
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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