interfaces.5: note that we are compatible with legacy ifupdown1 syntax

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Ariadne Conill 2020-08-04 12:09:57 -06:00
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@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ The */etc/network/interfaces* file is used to specify how network
interfaces are configured. The file is processed by *ifquery*(8), interfaces are configured. The file is processed by *ifquery*(8),
*ifup*(8) and *ifdown*(8) to introspect and change system state. *ifup*(8) and *ifdown*(8) to introspect and change system state.
In most cases, syntax from legacy implementations is supported as
well, but that syntax is not discussed here.
# FILE SYNTAX # FILE SYNTAX
The interface configuration database is composed of a series of The interface configuration database is composed of a series of