> The loopback interface does not set the IFF_MULTICAST flag at initialization.
> Is there a reason why this flag is not set by default ?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> -Eric
Where would default multicast traffic come from on the loop-back?
It's not generated except by some undefined external program. That
program should set it via ioctl() or `ifconfig`.
Cheers,
Dick Johnson
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