[pkg-ntp-maintainers] Bug#484974: Bug#484974: ntpdate's ip-up script runs even for virtual interfaces

[Peter Eisentraut]

Josip Rodin wrote:
> So, where is the demand for ntpdate to be run on eth* interfaces? All I see
> is people asking for it with PPP connections (typically, dialups and/or
> desktops). Why aren't we doing this for ppp interfaces only?

It seemed like a useful generalization.  PPP use has declined much since the 
bug was filed, but other usages have become possible.  Say, if I'm on a 
laptop, plug in the cable or activate the wifi, everything is taken care of 
automatically.  For that reason, for example, running ntpdate on eth* 
interfaces is definitely useful.

What are you using ntpdate for?