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> 	Why does this not work with ppp0 under -current?
> 
> >ifconfig ppp0 alias 206.103.246.162 netmask 0xffffffff
> >ifconfig: ioctl (SIOCAIFADDR): Destination address required

I'm guessing point-point links like sl0/ppp0 require two addresses.  I
don't think you can alias point-point links, but Bill and/or Garrett
would be better qualified to answer.


Nate