[Dnsmasq-discuss] Documentation error: Inaccurate conf-file behavior

[wkitty42 at gmail.com]

On 7/23/25 5:47 AM, moistice at riseup.net wrote:
> -C, --conf-file=<file>
>      Specify a configuration file. The presence of this option stops
> dnsmasq from reading the default configuration file (normally
> /etc/dnsmasq.conf). Multiple files may be specified by repeating the
> option either on the command line or in configuration files. A filename
> of "-" causes dnsmasq to read configuration from stdin.
> 
> I am confused with "The presence of this option STOPS dnsmasq FROM
> READING the default configuration" part.


IIUC, this is only for when -C or --conf-file= is used *on the command line*... 
AFAIK it does not apply when conf-file is found inside a config file...


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