> IPv6.  However, I think it would be even better to get ietf.org to add
> IPv6 support so all IETF content and lists will be accessible with
> IPv6.
> 
> I periodically ask the IETF chair about this.  I suggest that anyone
> who thinks it is important for ietf.org to support IPv6 to send mail
> to the IETF chair.

I think it's not terribly important.  The principal value would be for
show, not for utility.  And IMHO it sends a misleading message.

It's unrealistic to think that everyone is going to move mail and web to
IPv6 anytime soon, and it's unrealistic to encourage people to move mail
and web to IPv6.    We should be concentrating on making IPv6 available
for new apps, not on trying to retro-fit the two apps with the largest
amount of IPv4 baggage.

Of course I have no objection to anyone, including ietf.org, using IPv6
for SMTP or HTTP.  I just think we're deluding ourselves if we pretend
this is important, or that having IETF do this is a constructive step
toward IPv6 deployment.



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