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On 04:16 16/07/2005, Steven M. Bellovin said:
>In message <42D84379.6050600@necom830.hpcl.titech.ac.jp>, Masataka Ohta 
>writes:
> >Steven M. Bellovin wrote:
> >
> >> Circa 1974, in a computer architecture class, I heard Fred Brooks point
> >> out that *every* successful computer design eventually ran out of address
> >> space.  The same applies to network protocols.
> >
> >An interesting theory.
> >
> >It explains why IPv6 can't be successful.
>
>Nice line.  I don't agree with either your conclusion or your
>sentiments, but it is definitely a nice line.

Has work been carried on IPv6 Interface ID Grids to give a quasi illimited 
number of pre-defined/agreed connection points/ports?
(my interest is more "plug and play" and access engine oriented than IPv6 
behind NAT or ... IPv8).
jfc


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