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Re:Rapid DHCP: Or, how do Macs get on the network so fast? by hristov on Wednesday July 13, 2011 @12:36AM (#2757785)
Yes, I am aware the RFC used should and not must, but nevertheless their recommendation is clear.

And of course if that item is to be ignored "the full implications must be understood and carefully weighed before choosing a different course." Here the implications are that the device may cause other devices to drop their connections, which is a pretty severe implication, imo.

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Re:Rapid DHCP: Or, how do Macs get on the network so fast? by caf on Wednesday July 13, 2011 @01:03AM (#2757829)
Note that it doesn't say that such verification has to be done prior to recommencing use of the leased address - just that it should be done. Arguably then the described implementation follows the letter of the recommendation. Your witness, counsel.
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