[openbeosnetteam] Re: DHCP Project Specs Needed

Quoting David Enderson <DEnderson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> No, I haven't forgotten about DHCP.  :-)

I know that, as I know I'm part of the problem you are bringing up here.
Let's see if I could help more...

> PROJECT SPECS
>
> A major frustration for me with trying to work on DHCP is that I've
> never had a clear project specification with clear objectives.  The only
> thing I've received is a vague, "Make a standalone binary to do DHCP and
> then we'll figure out how to integrate it."  Much more specific project
> specs would be nice.

Agreed.
Give me some days and I'll try to expose in details what I've in mind for DHCP
support for our network stack. I promise.
Otherwise fee free to wake me ;-)

> For example, I have no idea how you want me to actually set the IP.  Do
> I parse the network config file myself, change the IP, and then restart
> networking?  Is there another way you want me to do it?  I asked about
> parsing config files in the past and got vague and ultimately unhelpful
> advice on this list.  This has been the case with about every question
> I've asked.

Okay, let's move here:
- I promise to give you here on this mailing list soon a detailed specification
of what I've in mind for DHCP implementation and integration in our network
stack
- then, point me/us at what still needs more explanations

> As many specific project requirements as you could give me would be
> helpful.  :-)

Yep, I understand, but I'm here like everyone, balancing small amount of free
times and a tall todo tasks list. I acknowledge that I'm currently focusing
away of networking kit ATM, and unfortunatly even Haiku as a whole...
I will try to improve that issue.

- Philippe

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