Fedora and APIPA 169.254.x.x

[William Hooper]

Dexter Ang said:
> is there a way to set a default/"alternate" address in case i do not
> get an ip address from the dhcp server? that way windows machines can
> access me through my ip easily. any options i can put in
> /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0, or maybe a man page i can
> read about it, as i can't seem to find any help on options for the
> ifcfg-ethx scripts.

This has came up a few times on the -test list and every time someone has
requested it be sent to the -devel list where it could be discussed
(implying that it needs developed), but it doesn't appear anyone has done
this yet.

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William Hooper