> You need to specify the netmask anyway. Setting an address without
> a netmask and relying on ifconfig guessing the correct netmask is
> not the right way to go.
Generally I agree, but if the POINTTOPOINT flag is set, it is safe & indeed
sensible to infer a netmask of 255.255.255.255, IMO.
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There was a young man of St. John's
Who wanted to bugger the swans.
But the loyal hall porter
Said, "Pray take my daughter!
Those birds are reserved for the dons."
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