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ifdown: Disable interface eth0.
$ ifdown ${eth0}
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The command "ifdown ${eth0}" is typically used in Linux-based operating systems to disable a network interface named "eth0".

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "ifdown" is a command used to bring down (disable) a network interface. It is commonly used in Linux distributions to stop networking on a given interface.
  • "${eth0}" is a variable that represents the name of the network interface. In this case, it refers to an interface named "eth0". The variable syntax (${variable}) is used to indicate that the value of the variable should be substituted in the command.

In summary, running the command "ifdown ${eth0}" will disable the network interface named "eth0" on the system.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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