Re: what's the best way to deal with a disconnect eth0?
You say he's tech savvy, so teach him what "ifup eth0" means. He can
use it in the rare instance that he plugs it in.
Then don't put eth0 in the "auto" line of /etc/network/interfaces
Curt-
On Wednesday 16 February 2005 11:30, Eric van der Paardt was heard to
say:
> I'm setting up a laptop for my companies president. He likes techy
> things and asked me to setup a linux/winxp dual boot for him to
> play with and compare.
>
>
>
> So I have it all setup, I've got a nearly apples to apples setup
> running (except the windows partition is available under Linux but
> not vice versa).
>
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> The biggest thing holding me back is eth0, w/o a cable connected
> you get a bunch of ugly DHCP connection junk on startup and it
> takes a long time to time out. This will almost NEVER be
> connected, but I don't want to just remove the auto setup for that
> interface in case someday he does plug it into something...
>
>
>
> So is there a way with the /etc/interfaces stuff to only try to
> auto-configure eth0 if there is a cable plugged in?
>
>
>
> Eric G. van der Paardt
>
> Systems Administrator
> 715-485.9312x3198
>
> Bishop Fixture & Millwork
>
> 101 Eagle Dr.
>
> Balsam Lake, WI 54801
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