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Subject: Re: docs/32373: Bad ifconfig(8) alias advice in FAQ 10.9 
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If memory serves me right, Ruslan Ermilov wrote:

> Newer ifconfig(8) supports the address/bits syntax.  :-)

You're quite right, but using the "netmask" keyword in the example will
ensure that it still works for older versions.  Maybe use the newer 
syntax as an alternative?  (I'm not sure whether or not it's worth the 
extra space.)

Bruce.



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