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Subject: Re: tcpdump on 'any' device
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Michael P. Soulier wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I'm using to running tcpdump like "tcpdump -i any -nn <pattern>".
> 
> But, when I try to use the 'any' device on FreeBSD, I get this.
> 
> [root@kanga isc-dhcp3-server]# tcpdump -i any -nn tcp port 22
> tcpdump: BIOCSETIF: any: Device not configured
> 
> Can this not be done on FreeBSD?

tcpdump(1) seems to suggest that it's a Linuxism.

See also:
       http://www.tcpdump.org/lists/workers/2002/03/msg00053.html

   IANAE, but it's quite likely still relevant.

KDK

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