Re: 2.6.13-mm2

[Patrick McHardy]

Andrew Morton wrote:
> "J.A. Magallon" <jamagallon@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>>I can not ifup an interface while iptables is using it.
>>Is this expected behaviour ?
> 
> Maybe it's expected, but breaking existing userspace is a serious issue.

No, its not expected.

>>There is a possible bug (IMHO) in Mandrake initscripts, that start iptables
>>before network interfaces, but this had always worked.
>>
>>Any ideas ?

What's happening when you try to set the interface up? Please
provide output of ifup and strace of the failing command. Thanks.
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