Cloning for 5.3 to complete the fix. Original problem is partially fixed, partially release-noted for 5.2
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Created attachment 335640 [details] Patch to enable ipv6 systemwide if a single device has ipv6 & enable that device on boot. Enable IPV6 if any device has an ipv6 address. Disabled forceoffonboot (enabled ONBOOT=yes) if the device has an IPv6 address set.
with snap #3, using eth1 to perform the install /etc/sysconfig/network contains NETWORKING_IPV6=yes. moving to VERIFIED.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2009-1306.html