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So host unique was good enough in any case. > > These factors have change a lot since then, obviously. Yes. > I could be wrong, but I don't expect anything to break if we did that. > The current static address comes from eth_random_addr() in any case, so > the end result as seen from the mini drivers should be identical. The > difference will be seen in userspace and surrounding equipment, And > those should be for the better. In theory somebody might have a setup with multiple devices on the same bus and using them getting the same MAC for seamless fallover. Regards Oliver