Package: ifplugd Version: 0.28-17 Severity: wishlist File: /etc/init.d/ifplugd # /etc/init.d/ifplugd status lo: ifplugd not running. Then why does # /usr/sbin/service --status-all say it is? Well, all I know is you aren't taking enough care to make sure your exit value reflects your conclusion. # sh -x /etc/init.d/ifplugd status ... lo: + /usr/sbin/ifplugd -c -i lo ifplugd not running. + exit 0