Amit Saha • 4/27/2018

How does ping roughly work over IPv4 on Linux?

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This technical article delves into the inner workings of the ping command on Linux over IPv4. It explains how ping sends ICMP packets, the role of the Linux kernel in handling replies, and analyzes the system calls involved using strace. The article is a step-by-step guide aimed at understanding network diagnostics and creating a basic C program to mimic ping functionality.

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