random match in patch-o-matic

[Fabrice MARIE]

Hello,

On Tuesday 16 October 2001 19:00, Hans Lohmander wrote:
> Hi,
> the nth match can be handy logging specific packets.

which is not random anymore ;-)

> You will see where they came from and approx. how many
> without filling up your log. Maybe to find out if you want
> to know more. Alternatively use tcpdump...
> What random does I don't know (yet).

Random simply match a packet randomly, based on a probability.
nth has some nice properties, but nth match is not random..
Anyway, Maciej wanted this match, now he's got it :)
he probably has a good reason, and he will probably explain
this more in details :)

Have a nice day,

Fabrice.
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Fabrice MARIE
Senior R&D Engineer
Celestix Networks
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