There is no IP address or network that can't be described with the CIDR notation. The /x is simply the number of bits in the subnet mask. It is mathematical equivalent to the subnet mask.
Lynn -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Harrington Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 1:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [xmail] IP Address notation in configuration files Hi, This is for Davide or anyone else who can give me a reason. Why do some configuration files use a standard subnet mask when setting up a block of IP addresses (e.g. "123.123.123.0" [TAB] "255.255.255.0") and others require you to use the shorthand notation (e.g. "123.123.123.0/24"). Considering the obvious limits with the shorthand notation, I would think requiring an IP address with a seperate subnet mask throughout the configuration files would be a much better way to go. -Mike - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe xmail" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For general help: send the line "help" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe xmail" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For general help: send the line "help" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
