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Old 08-19-2008, 03:49 AM   #1
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Question 0.0.0.0


Hi,


what exactly is the purpose of the reserved address 0.0.0.0 ? Is it used as a broadcast source address ?
 
Old 08-19-2008, 05:39 AM   #2
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Hi,

A (google) search would have answered this one......

Default Network: The special network 0.0.0.0 is generally used for routing.

IP addresses Explained
Linux Network Administrators Guide, 2.2

Hope this helps.
 
Old 08-19-2008, 11:14 AM   #3
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With regards to applications with ip listening sockets it also means to bind to all addresses available intead of a particular one.
 
  


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