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Old 02-25-2013, 11:01 PM   #1
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what does this line mean


what does this line mean?

allow-hotplug eth0
 
Old 02-26-2013, 12:03 AM   #2
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It means that you can insert ethernet cord while logged in and it will detect network without reboot.
 
Old 02-26-2013, 12:31 AM   #3
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hotplug or hot-pluggable term is used for device that can be addded or removed while machine is in running state. So 'allow-hotplug eth0' means allow addition or removal of network card i.e. eth0 while machine is up and running.
 
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hotplug or hot-pluggable term is used for device that can be addded or removed while machine is in running state. So 'allow-hotplug eth0' means allow addition or removal of network card i.e. eth0 while machine is up and running.
This about the network cable, not the network card.
 
  


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