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> > I don't understand "having to turn ON" IP forwarding when it was compiled
> > in the kernel. Older versions of the Network Software worked for 2 or more
> > years without this. Nevertheless, I followed the limited instructions
> > available and the software only works sometimes.
>
> The reason is presumably security, in case you have some form of
> restricted router.

The answer is basically that the CONFIG_IP_FORWARDING define is obsolete
and about to drop out.


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