[ppml] PIv6 for legacy holders (/w RSA + efficient use)

[William Herrin]

On 7/28/07, Randy Bush <randy at psg.com> wrote:
> > However, as a steward of addresses, ARIN should be encouraging users
> > to drink from some well other than the one that is about to run dry.
>
> why?  first, it will not soon run dry, just get a lot more expensive per
> glass.  second, that will likely be sufficient incentive.

Randy,

You said it yourself: existing IPv4 registrants whose address needs
aren't expanding have no need for IPv6. Stir in ARIN's numbers which
suggest that less than 50% of registrants come back for more addresses
and add a dash of missing killer app. You don't end up with any math
that leads IPv6 to a critical mass.

My addressing needs may not be expanding but yours are. In a couple
years filling your needs will, as you say, "get a lot more expensive."
You may not care whether I deploy IPv6 now, but you'll care then.

I can afford to outwait you.

Regards,
Bill Herrin



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