cvs commit: src/etc/defaults rc.conf src/etc/rc.d dhclient

[David Rhodus]

On Monday, July 28, 2003, at 11:04 PM, David O'Brien wrote:

> On Mon, Jul 28, 2003 at 02:34:03PM +0200, Martin Blapp wrote:
>> The problem here is that a box not connected to lan with dhcp hangs 
>> till
>> you press CTRL C.
>
> So?  That is how DHCP works.  I added the "-1" option so it will time
> out.  Experience using SuSE which does background its dhcp client, I
> think this change is a mistake.  Please back that part out.
>
>> If this change provides errors in some setups, I'll revert it and add
>> a option to dhclient to wait at least 5 seconds if no lease has been
>> acquired.
>
> It already waits the proper amount.  Please don't change the algorithm.
>

I appreciate the work you have been doing with the dhclient code Martin.
But I agree with David and this change should be backed out.


-DR