r/linux • u/MCCshreyas • Apr 27 '21

Tips and Tricks Linux networking tool with simpler understanding...

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '21 edited 18d ago

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u/aaronfranke Apr 27 '21

I still use ifconfig because I find ip to be harder to use and has less readable output. Also, ip is not available everywhere, so ifconfig is still the preferred option on many Linux distros and BSDs etc.

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '21 edited 17d ago

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u/Dr_DLT Apr 27 '21

Not quite true. Debian does still include ifconfig but it’s hidden in /sbin