[Bug 16768] Unable to scan using ARP with Softperfect Network Scanner

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http://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=16768





--- Comment #4 from Ole Rasmussen <eluminex at gmail.com>  2009-01-05 16:02:23 ---
(In reply to comment #3)
> (In reply to comment #2)
> > (In reply to comment #1)
> > > Yep, that's a bug.  The difficulty is that sending ARP requests (and getting
> > > their replies) requires root privilege in Linux, which is something we rather
> > > discourage with Wine.
> > > 
> > 
> > I understand that, but shouldn't it be implemented so users can choose for
> > themselves whether to use it (as root) or not?
> > 
> 
> That's what Juan's saying. It's technically a bug, and should be implemented.
> The problem is, if/when it's implemented, using it opens up a bunch of other
> issues, but that's not a wine problem, per se. And if using fine grained
> permissions, can be controlled/contained to an extent.
> 

I see, makes sense. I let you guys handle it in the best possible way:)


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