The text discusses the replacement of older network configuration tools in Linux with the `ip` command. It highlights the transition from `net-tools` (e.g., `ifconfig`, `route`) to `iproute2`, which contains the `ip` command. The author provides a comparative table showing the equivalents between the old and new commands such as `ifconfig` and `ip address`. The text emphasizes that `ifconfig` is no longer installed by default in some Linux distributions. The author recommends using `ip -br -c` for a more visually appealing output. The author also mentions `arp`, `netstat` and `route` commands along with their `ip` counterparts. The author provides examples of before and after outputs using the `ip` command. The author briefly mentions `iw` and `iwconfig` but prefers NetworkManager for wireless configuration. The author highlights the historical shift, with `iproute2` becoming prominent around 2008 and `net-tools` being demoted. The author finally shares a humorous observation concerning the name "iproute2" and its meaning in French.
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