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IPv6 Rollout Japan, China in 2005

Posted by Hemos on from the what's-the-real-roll-out dept.

Killjoy_NL writes "The digitimes have a piece that is reporting that IPv6 will be rolled out in China and Japan in 2005. Makes me wonder when the rest of the world will follow suit" We had a good piece a couple months back about the state of IPv6. CowboyNeal is ready!

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  1. Won't this by robslimo · · Score: 4, Interesting

    throw a wrench in the spoke of the DoD's plan for a new, newer IP?

    Seriously, I think it'll be good. Might throw some weight against the stone wall that's holding back the US and rollout of IPv6 in general. I'd imagine that with such largescale rollouts the hardware will get cheaper and will help drive adoption worldwide.

  2. Re:IPv6: Not Ready For Prime Time by pholower · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Yes, but 10 years ago, we didn't know all of the devices that are online now with their own IP address were going to be online. Who's to know what is going to be online in 10, 20, or even 30 years. IPv4 has done great so far, but with the security flaws that weren't seen when v4 was created being exploited, we have to implement something that will handle more IP address with better security.

    Besides, with broadband access up in most countries, think of what the broadband will be in 10 years New broadband? who cares about 20 extra bytes?

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