James Just JamesMar 11

Wow, more time spent on this than I care to admit, but, it turns out you can't use eth* names on Linux anymore if you actually care about automation! TIL.

Default device names for anything #mgmtconfig manages are now going to be meth0, meth1, methN, unless someone has a better idea.

https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/16665#issuecomment-669167184

Failed to rename network interface: File exists · Issue #16665 · systemd/systemd

systemd version the issue has been seen with 245 Used distribution Ubuntu 20.04 Expected behaviour you didn't see Network interfaces should have been renamed according to .link files. Unexpected be...

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Show threadDave NearyMar 11
@purpleidea clear as crystal!
Show threadJames Just JamesMar 11
@dneary Not sure if serious or sarcastic :/
Show threadStephen Kitt
@purpleidea @dneary it’s a joke — crystal meth0 etc. 😏
Mar 11 at 6:54amWeb
Show threadDave NearyMar 11
@skitt @purpleidea Merci Stephen! Désolé James, j'ai pas pu m'en empêcher.
Show threadJames Just JamesMar 11
@skitt @dneary doh! My brain was apparently off:p
Show threadDave NearyMar 11
@purpleidea @skitt Undoubtedly from all the meth, James.