> This could be pretty annoying when trying to track down a network
> problem.  While you're crawling around, wiggling wires, trying to
> track down the loose connection, NetBSD is helpfully squirting the
> bits out the other connector and onto the floor.

SunOS (/Solaris) only do this switch at boot time. They then stick
with the setting until reboot. It might even be reset.

Regards,
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