Re: [2.4 PATCH] bugfix: ARP respond on all devices
From: Lars Marowsky-Bree <hidden>
Date: 2003-08-19 17:42:55
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On 2003-08-19T08:34:38, "David S. Miller" [off-list ref] said:
There are two valid ways the RFCs allow systems to handle IP addresses. 1) IP addresses are owned by "the host" 2) IP addresses are owned by "the interface" Linux does #1, many systems do #2, both are correct.
Yes, both are "correct" in the sense that the RFC allows this
interpretation. The _sensible_ interpretation for practical networking
however is #2, and the only persons who seem to believe differently are
those in charge of the Linux network code...
Sincerely,
Lars Marowsky-Brée [off-list ref]
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