John Stracke wrote: > Jeroen Massar wrote: > > >>Ad-hoc networks are another similar case, where two machines > >>are connected via ad-hoc wireless, bluetooth, firewire, > >>or similar. > >> > >> > >In any other way do you like remembering and typing over 128bit > >addresses?? :) > > > :: is your friend. If you're building an ad hoc, point-to-point > network, you can pick convenient addresses.
:: as in all 0's which corresponds to 'not bound'? I don't see how you are going to communicate between two hosts with a unbound IP. Especially in a ad-hoc network where everything should be configured automatically. > >Most OS's require a (unique) hostname to be entered/automatically > >generated on install > > > False. And is there any reasoned argument instead of the simple 'false'? Greets, Jeroen
