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# 14.2. SuSE Linux

In newer 7.x versions there is a really rudimentary support available, see /etc/rc.config for details.

Because of the really different configuration and script file structure it is hard (or impossible) to use the set for Red Hat Linux and clones with this distribution. In versions 8.x they completly change their configuration setup.

## 14.2.1. SuSE Linux 7.3

- How to setup 6to4 IPv6 with SuSE 7.3

## 14.2.2. SuSE Linux 8.0

### 14.2.2.1. IPv6 address configuration

Edit file /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-<Interface-Name> and setup following value

    IP6ADDR="<ipv6-address>/<prefix>"

### 14.2.2.2. Additional information

See file /usr/share/doc/packages/sysconfig/README

## 14.2.3. SuSE Linux 8.1

### 14.2.3.1. IPv6 address configuration

Edit file /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-<Interface-Name> and setup following value

    IPADDR="<ipv6-address>/<prefix>"

### 14.2.3.2. Additional information

See file /usr/share/doc/packages/sysconfig/Network

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