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Linux Foundation Says All Major Distros Are IPv6 Compliant

Posted by Soulskill on from the getting-things-done dept.

ruphus13 points out news from the Linux Foundation, which announced that all major Linux distributions meet certification requirements for the US Department of Defense's IPv6 mandates. The announcement credits work done by the IPv6 Workgroup, whose members include IBM, HP, Nokia-Siemens, Novell and Red Hat. Quoting: "Linux has had relatively robust IPv6 support since 2005, but further work was needed for the open source platform to achieve full compliance with DoD standards. The Linux Foundation's IPv6 workgroup analyzed the DoD certification requirements and identified key areas where Linux's IPv6 stack needed adjustments in order to guarantee compliance. They collaboratively filled in the gaps and have succeeded in bringing the shared technology into alignment with the DoD's standards."

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  1. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by PolygamousRanchKid+ · · Score: 5, Funny

    With the US auto industry going down the shitter, some /8s could be reassigned real soon.

    Viva IPv4!

    You mean, they are going to be ".gov" domains, real soon, at your expense.

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  2. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by mrsteveman1 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Water is a liquid.

    Your turn

  3. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by mqduck · · Score: 5, Funny

    GNU is not UNIX.

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  4. Re:Embedded Toilets do ipv6 too by Teun · · Score: 3, Funny
    Why the whole toilet?

    The large AND small flush want their own, just like the lid and seat!

    Don't get me started about the light switch, extraction fan and deodorant dispenser...

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  5. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by Daimanta · · Score: 3, Funny

    GIMP is an utterly stupid name.

    There, I said it.

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  6. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by Gorgonzolanoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    EMACS is a decent operating system, but it could use a better text editor.

  7. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by dadragon · · Score: 5, Funny

    Water is a liquid.

    I'm Canadian, you insensitive clod!

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  8. Re:so i see talk of ipv6 more and more.... by berend+botje · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not when I'm in the jury, it isn't.

  9. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by fireman+sam · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yes, your toaster does need its own IP as part of its TRM (toast rights management). "Smart" toasters are subsidized by bread manufacturers, and as such require you (the user) to only install certified bread into the device. TRM was designed so the bread manufacturers can be assured that their (subsidized) product (the smart toaster) is being used in the legal manner.

    Note that GNU/Bread will not operate in TRM enabled toasters as this reduces the proffitability (sp?) of smart toasters.

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  10. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Water is a liquid.

    I'm Canadian, you insensitive clod!

    ok then... beer is a liquid

  11. Re:Embedded Linux does ipv6 too by darthdavid · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm American you insensitive clod, our beer is water!