Static vs SLAAC - Static expected to be preferred?

[Dan Pritts]

> I disagree with that, as when I specifically choose to go to the effort
> of overriding an automated configuration mechanism with a static one,
> then I intend for and expect the static configuration to be used in
> preference to the automated configuration.

I agree.  RHEL5 appears to prefer a SLAAC address over a static for outbound
connections, which was definitely a surprise to me.  I remember thinking
"why would I want *that*?"

danno
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