On Thu, 15 Feb 2001, Mike Forrester wrote:
> Well, if I remember correctly, that book was based on OpenBSD 2.5.
> Also, I don't see much wrong with using 'eth0' for 'ethernet card 0'.
> Depending of the make of you NIC's, you'll get all kinds of different
> device names. It's probably better than using fxp0, sis0, elx0.
i'm well aware of the 'vintage' of the OpenBSD (version 2.5 came out about
1.5 years ago), and hence the software. i'm well aware of the length of
time it takes to go from writing to the hands of book buying customers,
having been involved in a few books myself.
if this is the only rationale reason for using eth0, it's pathetic. the
confusion it would cause is staggering, given that eth0 is not a valid
device name on OpenBSD yet it is in Linux. confusion city. not a good
idea.
i think i'm going to go and buy a copy of the book to get this clarified
for myself.
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