kernel 2.0.27
ifconfig eth0 206.42.0.97 netmask 255.255.255.254 broadcast 206.42.0.255
works fine.
kernel 2.1.20
ifconfig eth0 206.42.0.97 netmask 255.255.255.254 broadcast 206.42.0.255
SIOCSIFNETMASK: Invalid argument
What is wrong?
Did I do something not right or it is kernel bug?
Eugene.