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IPv6 Tested in Space

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the still-nobody-using-it-down-here dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Remember the Cisco router orbiting on a satellite in space? Well, it's now also the first to run IPv6 in space. Since no-one is choosing to run IPv6 on the ground, isn't this a bit pointless?"

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  1. Just in case it catastrophically fails.... by m0ng0l · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, testing it in space isn't pointless! If the IPv6 stack fails catastrophically, there's no one around to be hurt by the flying shrapnel!

    I mean after all it might even potentially set the Earths atmosphere on fire, if it were testing on the ground!

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  2. IP in Space by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    This is nothing new. The ill fated STS-107 carried a complete CANDOS pacage offering a wealth of IP protocols. In fact UoSat-12 back in May of 2000 ran an ftp server. The only thing new here is IPV6. IPV4 has been in space for a long time. You an find more about this at our website http://ipinspace.gsfc.nasa.gov/

    Thank you,
    your NASA team

  3. Re:Pointless? No. by myrdos2 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Exactly, someone has to be the first to roll it out. The first IPv6 device might as well be a satellite, since these are notoriously difficult to upgrade later.

    Even with a stepladder.

  4. Cisco's New Marketing Campaign by JoeCommodore · · Score: 5, Funny

    Cisco - we hold 100% of the IPv6 market*

    Cisco - We circle the globe with IPv6 support.

    Cisco - THE standard for aerospace IPv6 deplyment archetecture.

    Cisco - Our IPv6 technology is rated "higher" than any of our competitors.

    *in space

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  5. New meme by bcmm · · Score: 5, Funny
    Pretty please can we make this into a new meme?
    Examples:
    • IPv6 Tested ...in Space
    • SCO Vs. IBM Leaks Exposed ...in Space
    • O'Reilly Opens Online Tech School ...in Space
    • Microsoft Opposing California Open Doc Bill ..in Space
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    Damn, my RAM is full of llamas.