> > Keith Moore wrote:
> > yes, some people will probably try to use GUPIs where PA
> > globals would be a better choice.  eventually, they'll
> > learn.  they'll have to renumber to fix that problem, but
> > it won't be more difficult than any other kind of IPv6
> > renumbering, and we have to solve that problem anyway.
> 
> The trouble is that they might elect to use NAT instead of renumbering.

perhaps.  but that potential exists for IPv6 in general.  GUPIs don't
make that any worse.

> I have seen this many times with IPv4. What you propose is taking one
> problem away (site-locals) and replacing with one even worse (NAT).

no, that's simply not true.

> > I do think that an addressing architecture that
> > simplifies decision-making would minimize the potential
> > for delusions. From that perspective, a simple table is
> > quite attractive:
> > network not connected to the    | PI global addresses
> > public internet, but            |
> > connected to other IP networks  |
> > via private arrangements        |
> 
> PI global addresses do NOT exist.

we've been talking about various proposals for creating them since
long before Atlanta.  where have you been? 

Keith
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