> I can go through the steps again, but how can I make it permanent? i was under the impression (considering subject) that you wanted it temporarily?
i'm not sure, but i don't think the init-network scripts can use iproute2 (the ip command)... however, here is a webpage with more info on how to use the network scripts to have a second ip: http://www.linode.com/wiki/index.php/Multiple_IPs#.2Fetc.2Fsysconfig.2Fnetwork-scripts.2Fifcfg-eth0:0 good luck
