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What do you mean by ipconfig and ifconfig?
ipconfig ifconfig

ipconfig (Internet Protocol Configuration) is a command used on Microsoft Windows to view and configure the network interface.

ifconfig (Interface Configuration) command is used on Linux, Mac, and UNIX operating systems.

This is a useful command for displaying all the TCP/IP network summary information currently available on a network. Additionally,  it also helps in modifying the DHCP protocol and the DNS setting.

This command is used to configure and control the TCP/IP network interface parameters from the Command Line Interface. It also allows you to view the IP addresses of these network interfaces.

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