# > I've just tried 2.1.71 and noticed that even if I ifconfig down an
# > interface the route is not deleted (just the Up flag is removed). And
#
# Just wait about 30s. Linux does delayed deletion of routes now to prevent
# too much stress of the routing table on big routers that run dynamic routing
# protocols.
Naw, it's not that easy unfortunately. I added a route to a host through
eth0, then immediately deleted it. That was 1 hour ago and it's still
there.
#
# -Andi
#
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