http://www.opticalkeyhole.com/keyhole/html/ipv6.asp?bhcd2=1074710939
IPv6 has been referenced a number of times previously in this blog. This article discusses the current state of play in this protocol's development. Business is behind this developments, as we increasingly disperse connectivity among objects -- as the article notes, all major router manufacturers support IPv6, as do the latest major operating systems [though from this article, the status of OS X is unclear].
The impact on vendors, current connectivity initiatives (the Asian perimeter is aggressively pursuing IPv6 implementation), and speculation on InterNet connectivity resulting to replace other current connectivity measures are discussed. If as estimated, homes contain some 250 devices which could benefit from Net connections, then the need for IPv6 is as plain as the fact that the address space can easily accommodate this need.
Posted by jho at January 21, 2004 01:59 PM