Re: What does the auto parameter ?
* Todd A. Jacobs <nospam@codegnome.org> [2009 Oct 16 03:25 -0500]:
> On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 09:32:17AM +0200, Frank Bonnet wrote:
>
> > What is exactly the purpose of the "auto" statement in
> > /etc/network/interfaces file ?
>
> Interfaces in auto stanzas are automatically brought up at boot time.
OTOH, if using WiCD or NetworkManager to manage wireless and wired
connections, then the only interface that should be specified is 'lo'
as the manager will take care of the others as needed.
- Nate >>
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