[OSM-talk] AAAA openstreetmap still doesn't use ipv6

[Russ Nelson]

On Jul 3, 2009, at 8:15 AM, John Smith wrote:

> I'm still scratching my head as to why this isn't possible to be  
> honest.


It's possible, but it's pointless.  First, there is no IPv4 to IPv6  
transition plan.  The two protocols don't coexist.  Second, unless you  
have an IPv4 address, you aren't on the Internet.  Third, there are  
MORE THAN ENOUGH IPv4 addresses to go around.  The problem is that  
there is no price for IPv4 addresses.  They are priceless.  There is  
no market for them.  Consequently, they are misvalued, misallocated,  
and misplaced.

We need a free market for IPv4 addresses, just like we need a free  
market for any scarce commodity.

Okay, NOW is it completely clear that this subject is not on topic for  
the Talk list?

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