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+1 - It is just a new address scheme not a newer better way to actually deliver content.
– EBGreen
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 18:52
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The trouble with IPv6 is that its not IPv4 compatible, so its not just a new address scheme that builds on the already existing Internet, but pretty much a completly new and separate Internet and a currently very empty one it seems.
– Grumbel
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 18:57
That is true. Regardless it is still just an address scheme.
– EBGreen
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 18:59
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that pretty much correct. Its similar to adding more digits to our phoen numbers because we ran out of usable numbers. it doesnt really add anything new other than the new users. There is some mobility baked into it that is different and could offer some new uses, and the header structure is more flexible, allowing for future expansion, but that doesnt really apply to you current question. The google page is more of a tidbit/easter egg than a interesting use. Its nothing new, just something they opened only to ipv6 addresses on that subdomain
– Mike M
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 19:18
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Soon, your toaster will be on the internet to grab the newest updated perfect toasting times and temperatures to toast your bagel.
– Troggy
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 19:26

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