IPv6 and the Business-Case Skeptics

Julie188 writes "Experts keep screaming that the IPv4 sky is falling. Three such experts were recently asked point-blank to state an irrefutable business case for moving to IPv6 now, and their answer was more plausible than the old refrain (the lack of addresses and a yet-to-be-seen killer IPv6 app). They said that there isn't a business case. No company that is satisfied with all of its Internet services will need to move, even in the next few years. They also pointed out that Microsoft is a unique position in the industry both causing and hindering IPv6 adoption — causing through its IPv6 support in its OSes, and hindering by not extending IPv6 support into very many of its apps."

Comments

Re:You want a business case?

[Anonymous Coward]

• Do something kitschy and you've got potential for viral advertising, "Got IPv6? Come see our new IPv6 only thingamabob, look it's funny, share the link with your friends".

Sounds like a great idea. Let's make a turtle dance!

Re:IPv6 will happen when China demands it

[dunnius]

Then perhaps it might be prudent to instead use IPv8 so that we won't have to change the system again for a really long time.

Only IPv6? We could have had a IP V8. :-D

Re:Here's mine:

[sunking2]

Boss says, 'You want to be paid to do that when you haven't even recovered the email for me that I deleted last week? You aren't paid to play. Dance monkey boy, dance. And don't forget your pager when you leave tonight.'

Re:There is no business case *in the US*

[Chris Mattern]

My toaster got told it'll go through the NAT router like everybody else and like it.