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From: Wolfgang Denk <wd@denx.de>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:48:22 +0100
Subject: [U-Boot] [RFC] IP allocation from local net
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Dear g_remlin,

In message <4D3C8C41.1020900@rocketmail.com> you wrote:
> There is a technique often used with embedded devices for allocation of 
> an IP.

Often used? Come on.  Most people use standard protocls instead of
such qick and dirty hacks.

> This will require substantial effort to implement the way u-boot network 
> stack
> currently works, is there any interest in such an implementation ?

Is there any specific reason you don't want to use for example DHCP?

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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