IPv6 mistakes, was: Re: Looking for an IPv6 naysayer...

Thu Feb 17 18:00:26 UTC 2011

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> I am 100% pro making Class E defined as private unicast space.
> 
> My only point is that people need to be realistic about the near term
> benefit.  Yes, some linux may work.  But, Microsoft and Cisco don't
> work today.  Let's move it to not-reserved, but don't bet the farm on
> 240/4 solving any of your problems or in any way changing the need to
> for IPv6 migration.  This is where the slipperly slope and expectation
> settings start.
> 
> Cameron

Considering the amount of linux-based CPE and other network hardware out
there (including some Cisco gear), the extent to which it might be
usable today could be surprising.