Re: Usage of services without IPv6 Support

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>> You actually have a very point.
>> 
>> However I don't think it applies the very same way as IPv6. NFSv4 for 
>> example is not an relevant protocol for Internet, is not something that 
>> is exposed publicly, ...
> 
> Sure it is.  Lots of us do remote NFS mounts over the net to retrieve
> a few files.
> 
> To be blunt, refusing to use a service solely because it doesn't
> handle IPv6 would be self-defeating virtue signalling.  It won't
> change anyone's mind, it'll just get in the way of our work.  We
> should certainly keep pointing out all of the reasons that IPv6
> support is a good idea, e.g., no need ever to renumber again, no need
> for NAT, no problems with running out of 10/8 space, but let's keep
> our eye on the ball.

Indeed.

Actually the renumbering problem for IPv6 in home networks is a lot worse than for IPv4 home networks (that never renumber).
That's what you get for exposing the home network to global addressing.

Cheers,
Ole




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