Re: [bug-inetutils] Argpifying ifconfig.

[Sergey Poznyakoff]

Debarshi 'Rishi' Ray <address@hidden> wrote:

> ifconfig/system/osf.c:
> 
> The documentation in the older code suggests that an address family
> can be specified just after the name of the interface has been
> specified:

Yes, it is a standard practice to use something like

   ifconfig eth0 inet 213.130.0.1 ....

> Isn't this a discrepancy?

Yes, it is.

> If yes, which one is to be followed?

I believe the traditional style should be supported.

Regards,
Sergey