❦ 28 September 2021 11:16 -05, Richard Laager:
>>> As to what should be the distro default, I'm not sure I am convinced
>>> either way, but to argue the other side... There is some value in
>>> using netplan by default. Some random thoughts:
>> [...]
>> OTOH, netplan is just an abstraction above existing systems
>
> Agreed.
>
>> and does not
>> allow proper reconfiguration.
> What do you mean?
Make a change, reload your configuration, everything breaks. ifupdown2
is smart and will converge to the new configuration. Network Manager can
restart and minimize impact. AFAIK, systemd-networkd is as dumb as
ifupdown and does not know how to converge.
My point is that ifupdown2 was a possible successor to ifupdown but was
never adopted because written in Python. As netplan is written in
Python, ifupdown2 seems a far better replacement.
--
... A solemn, unsmiling, sanctimonious old iceberg who looked like he
was waiting for a vacancy in the Trinity.
-- Mark Twain
