> I think device driver should never set the administrative
> status (IFF_UP) itself, but can set the operative status (IFF_RUNNING),
> if the line become OK (e.g. it gets correct LCP or keepalive packet).
>
> -Yenya
I agree. IFF_RUNNING is not currently used by any of the low level network
drivers AFAIK but it SHOULD be for such things as channel bonding (like
Cisco EtherChannel).
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