Marionnet
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VisitMarionnet vs Mininet
What both publish
| Fact | Marionnet | Mininet |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | Its main goal is teaching computer networks in university laboratories; the project also mentions high schools and network testing or development. | The project describes Mininet as useful for development, teaching, and research. |
| Support | The contact page lists Support at LIPN in France, and the installer page directs bug reports to Launchpad. | The project directs users to its FAQ, documentation, and mininet-discuss mailing list for support and discussion. |
Marionnet plans
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Mininet plans
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Pick Marionnet if…
Marionnet suits educators teaching computer networks and users who need a virtual network for testing or development. Windows and macOS users can access it through the provided VirtualBox appliance.
Pick Mininet if…
Mininet suits researchers, developers, and learners working with Linux-based networks, OpenFlow, or P4. It can also help teams prototype and debug network designs before moving code to real systems.