[Sussex] Security and Network Problems [WAS: FTP - Fedora core 3]

[Brendan Whelan]

Ronan,

Thanks for you comment on the sub-net mask -  it probably explains why
trying to connect through eth0 doesn't work.

What do you suggest?

Regards,  Brendan
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Hi Jon

On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 11:54:50 +0100
Jon Fautley <jfautley at redhat.com> wrote:
> Both network cards appear to be connected to the same subnet. This is
> Bad(tm). If you want multiple network cards connected to the same

At the risk of revealing myself as an ignorant twerp ( quiet at the
back, please!?!) why is it bad?

> Your present setup will cause problems when you try and use the
> 'second' network interface if you're not careful.

What about when you use interface aliases?  Do you need to take some
special precautions elsewhere on the network?

Cheers

Ronan