Re: Network drivers that don't suspend on interface down

[Arjan van de Ven]

On Wed, 2006-12-20 at 21:40 +0100, Benny Amorsen wrote:
> >>>>> "AvdV" == Arjan van de Ven <arjan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> 
> AvdV> even if you have NO power savings you still don't meet your
> AvdV> criteria. That's basic ethernet for you....
> 
> AvdV> That's what I was trying to say; your criteria is unrealistic
> AvdV> regardless of what the kernel does, ethernet already dictates 30
> AvdV> to 45 seconds there.
> 
> Can you get to such high numbers without STP?

you can get the 30 seconds yes. Usually not with home equipment though,
but with longer cables and expensive switches.. it does happen.

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