Re: PATCH: duplicate IP detection

Thomas Zimmerman (qubes@aa.net)
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 20:10:15 -0700

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Lars Marowsky-Bree wrote:
>
> And since a userlevel tool exists, the point for the kernel level detection is
> mood. If you want to verify that the IP address isn't in use yet before you
> ifconfig it, thats fine, modify your scripts. (Also totally prevents the
> possibility of getting flooded (as Alan pointed out), since the verification
> is only done on request).
>
> But duplicate address detection in the kernel is just not necessary.
>

Wouldn't you like to know if a machine comes online with your address? I
would. Userland tools are all fine and dandy, but logging problems seems
to be the best way to handle things when there isn't anyone watching.

Qubes

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