There are real reasons for Linux to replace ifconfig, netstat, etc

Re:There are real reasons for Linux to replace ifconfig, net... by 65a on Friday May 25, 2018 @10:38PM (#17159867)

Re: Go, it describes the flags with a single dash, but it will accept them with a double dash and a more traditional style (both --string "foo" and -string="foo" are accepted, for instance)

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Re:There are real reasons for Linux to replace ifconfig, net... by bayindirh on Sunday May 27, 2018 @06:02PM (#17169333)

Accepting everything at the same time is very nice in theory, but in the optimal case, the library should be able to mimic at least some established conventions.

Extreme flexibility becomes a burden after a certain point if it lacks adaptability.

Standards are built for these reasons.

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