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Ping (networking utility)

Ping is a network management software utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It is available in a wide range of operating systems.

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Developers
Various open-source and commercial developers
License
Public-domain, BSD, GPL, MIT
Original author
Mike Muuss
Platform
Cross-platform
Release
1983; 43 years ago (1983)
Type
Command

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Ping (networking utility)

Nodes48
Edges47
Triples6
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.041667
Components1

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Ping (networking utility)

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Developers · 1
Ping (networking utility) → Various open-source and commercial developers
License · 1
Ping (networking utility) → Public-domain, BSD, GPL, MIT
Original author · 1
Ping (networking utility) → Mike Muuss
Platform · 1
Ping (networking utility) → Cross-platform
Release · 1
Ping (networking utility) → 1983; 43 years ago (1983)
Type · 1
Ping (networking utility) → Command

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ping host icmp echo packet time may network utility protocol request reply include number internet linux message payload version used

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Ping (networking utility)DevelopersVarious open-source and commercial developers1.00infobox
Ping (networking utility)LicensePublic-domain, BSD, GPL, MIT1.00infobox
Ping (networking utility)Original authorMike Muuss1.00infobox
Ping (networking utility)PlatformCross-platform1.00infobox
Ping (networking utility)Release1983; 43 years ago (1983)1.00infobox
Ping (networking utility)TypeCommand1.00infobox

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