Predictable network device names [was: Please help me identify package so I can report an important bug

[Kamil Jońca]

[following up on myself, bad style, I know]

For my laptop, I very much prefer to say "sudo ifup eth0" than to

and of course, if you are using a desktop environment and NetworkManager
or systemd-networkd, it's probably better to go with the flow and let
them do.

About year ago none of them was able to handle my config.
(Some interfaces used by vms , and proper snat for them.)


KJ

[t***@tuxteam.de]

[...]

Post by Kamil Jońca

and of course, if you are using a desktop environment and NetworkManager
or systemd-networkd, it's probably better to go with the flow and let
them do.

About year ago none of them was able to handle my config.
(Some interfaces used by vms , and proper snat for them.)

I've supported those only for pretty bog standard setups. Mainly end users
who have to cope with longer stretches without local friendly hackers.

I don't believe they are useful for special situations or knowledgeable
users.

Cheers