[openbeosnetteam] Re: new if_flag IFF_CONNECTED

> I think PPP should never delete itself, it also shouldn't go up 
> automatically when created (only if auto dial is enabled). It should 
> be 
> told to go online separately by setting the IFF_UP flag (but of 
> course, 
> pppdial should do that, too).
> But ifconfig should be able to do it as well, as it can with other 
> interfaces as well.
> I don't see why PPP is anything special in this regard.

Point shared here too.
I kind of fumble on the startup IFF_UP state because I assume the 
autodial feature would be on by default.
But only user could choose that...

- Philippe

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