Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 15 Oct 1999 20:10:15 -0700 | From | Thomas Zimmerman <> | Subject | Re: PATCH: duplicate IP detection |
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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.
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