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> such as getting an external IP address of a host from the command-line. What about using `ping host`? This also prints the ip
by Aweorih 8y ago
> such as getting an external IP address of a host from the command-line.
What about using `ping host`? This also prints the ip
- sfdgsdfg 8y agoor "dig host" for a proper dns lookup
- mdip 8y agoAh, sorry, I wasn't clear in my statement: A function that it provides is to display the public IP address from a host behind the NAT. Another way to do this: `dig @resolver1.opendns.com ANY myip.opendns.com +short`[0] ... it's just trickier to remember. And since dig is a tool for performing DNS lookups, `man dig` doesn't hint at this particular trick. In fact, I didn't actually remember the command that displays that for `climate`[1], because if I had, I would have written it as `public-ip`, which `climate help` informed me of. :) [0] ... or if you prefer a more interactive and profane experience, try `lynx wtfismyip.com` [1] My public IP is displayed on terminal start since I need it with some frequency; Of course, it's displayed as "External IP:", which is something I'll have to remedy.