[ppml] IPv6 getting real: was Policy Proposal: IPv4 Transfer Policy Proposal

[Bill Darte]

> 
> There is no way we will be able to go IPv6 only until ALL of 
> the major content providers are IPv6 functional, and ALL of 
> the email providers are compliant.  Think of how you would 
> complain if your ISP went IPv6 and told you that you could 
> now email to "some" places..  or even "most"
> places.  
> 
> There are a lot of things that need to be functional before 
> IPv6 is a reality for ISP's..  little stuff like IPv6 RBL's, 
> bug free IPv6 VPN compatibility with ALL of the major VPN 
> hardware and software vendors,
> IPv6 connectivity for entertainment networks like Xbox Live 
> and PS3, gaming sites, IM protocols, and a host of other 
> applications that consumers rightfully demand.  Any one of 
> these "trivial" services not working is a deal killer for an 
> ISP converting to IPv6 only.  
> 
(Snip)
> 
> What tends to be forgotten, is that for the little guys IPv6 
> will not be a complete solution until EVERYTHING that is 
> available on IPv4 is also available on IPv6 and the use is 
> just as transparant to the end user.  
> 
> Kevin
> 


Thanks for this list of things that you feel must become 'real' before
there can be a significant adoption of IPv6 by the industry.

I would like to call for others to consider what among this listing of
things may NOT be a problem in your experience, and ALSO other serious
items that Kevin may have missed including applications.

I believe it is important to identify all the stumbling blocks (perhaps
as a checklist) that may exist so potential adopters can get a heads up
and importantly begin to apply leverage to their vendors for
support...in order to reduce the number of hurdles.

Or perhaps a comprehensive checklist already exists that I'm unaware
of... 

Finally, I'm interested in initiatives that you know exist or
could/should exist (open source projects, research needed, etc.) that
would help reduce these stumbling blocks.

It would be nice to consider what ARIN (beyond policy and within its
charter and mission) could support to promote adoption.

Bill Darte
ARIN AC