I have written this document with the experienced Linux administrator in mind. I make the assumption that the reader is familiar with compiling a kernel, downloading and configuring source packages from project Web sites, the Bash shell, patching sources, and so forth. It is also assumed that the reader has at least passing familiarity with Linux's Netfilter packet filter. Those already familiar with traffic control on other devices or platforms may wish to skip Introduction to QoS and start with Linux Traffic Control.
This document, A Practical Guide to Linux Traffic Control, is copyrighted (c) 2004 by Jason Boxman.
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No liability for the contents of this document can be accepted. Use the concepts, examples and information at your own risk. There may be errors and inaccuracies, that could be damaging to your system. Proceed with caution, and although this is highly unlikely, the author(s) do not take any responsibility.
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Please feel free to contact me with corrections, omissions, and questions. <jasonb@edseek.com>.
The newest version of this HOWTO will always first be made available here.
I'd like to thank the following people for suggestions and corrections, in no particular order. Thanks to Tomasz Orzechowski, Andy Lievertz, Andreas Klauer, and anyone else I didn't mention. Special thanks to Adria, my girlfriend, for strongly encouraging me to spellcheck anything before I publicly release it.