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On Fri, 21 Apr 1995, Gary Palmer wrote:

> 
> Using PPP it is relatively easy if you use ijppp (see `man ppp'). Normal
> PPP could also do it probably. It's nearly impossible with slip as there
> is no negotiation between the two computers with SLIP.
> 

Whatever script is being used to negotiate the SLIP login can be used to 
parse the SLIP IP address. However I have seen BSD's slattach "figure 
out" the IP address without even being told. I don't know whether it was 
magic, or a feature, but its elegant and comforting.

-Jerry.