The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods N4N010: Why Was the Colon Chosen as a Delimiter in IPv6?
Jan 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Bob Hinden, a networking pioneer and a key player in the development of IPv6, shares his journey from ARPANET to modern networking. He reflects on the challenges of shifting from IPv4 to IPv6, emphasizing its growing necessity due to video and IoT demands. Bob also dives into the historical significance of the colon as a delimiter in IPv6, exploring its advantages over dot-based IPv4 addressing. Personal anecdotes enrich the conversation, providing a fascinating look at the evolution of internet protocols.
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Commercialization's Impact
- IPv4 address exhaustion was predicted, though timing was unclear.
- The internet's commercialization shifted priorities from technology to profit.
IPv6 Adoption Challenges
- IPv6 adoption is high on platforms like Google and Facebook, nearing 50%.
- Enterprises, not ISPs, are now the main impediment to broader IPv6 adoption.
Regional ISP IPv6 Lag
- Ethan Banks discusses regional ISPs lagging in IPv6 support.
- He can't get IPv6 at home with Spectrum but will check with his new provider, Fidium.