[oe] RFC: auto eth0 and auto eth1 in netbase

[mwester at dls.net]

> Some machines don't have consoles, so the only way to access them on the
> first boot after a reflash is via the network.
> 
> Of course, an 'auto' keyword is required for this, and netbase currently
> has none.
> 
> Is there any reason why at least eth0 should not have an 'auto' keyword?
> 
> Should this be OE-wide, only for Angstrom (koen thinks eth0 and eth1
> should be auto), or only for specific machines (in which case, does
> anyone object to ixp4xx having auto eth0)?

I think the "principle of least surprise" would favor "auto eth0".  Most users expect that if it has a network port, regardless of what type of equipment "it" might be, it should make an attempt to join the network.

+1 for me.

Mike (mwester)