Start ethernet device numbering at 1 instead of 0 (eth1 instead of eth0)
Hello, Second time poster.. Long time reader.
I had a question regarding how the device name eth0 originates and how I can change the kernel numbering to start at 1. Its an unfortunate circumstace that the silk screens on the dell pc I bought labels the ports eth1 and eth2, so rather than change the silk screens if its of more minimal impact, I'd like to change the kernel numbering for the devices.
I figure there is a place in the source where it maintains a number of eth devices registered and appends something of the "eth"+devnum to get the next available number.
I have been reading a lot about having grub set the configuration parameters for ethernet via the linux line. but eth0 seems to be required.
Anyone have some insight into this pesky little problem?