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Fast packet processing. No proprietary hardware required.

DPDK is an open source framework for fast packet processing on standard hardware. It runs in cloud infrastructure, telecom networks, financial exchanges, particle accelerators, and radio telescopes. Most of your traffic already runs through it. Start by reviewing a patch, no account or setup required.

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