Subj : WinPoint Version 404 IPV5
To   : Tim Schattkowsky
From : Michiel van der Vlist
Date : Thu Mar 10 2022 21:35:51

Hello Tim,

On Wednesday March 09 2022 17:40, you wrote to me:

 MvdV>> I fully agree. User applications should follow the OS
 MvdV>> preference unless specifically configured to not do so. Which
 MvdV>> of course normally results in IPv6 first if an IPv6 address is
 MvdV>> found because all modern OS's default to IPv6 first.

 TS> While this would be the easiest to do (essentially delete a few lines
 TS> of code),

So what is stopping you?

 TS>  I would like to know where that is supposed to be defined.

It is in line with the general principle of "do not reinvent the wheel". If the OS can take care of it, let the OS do it.

 TS> Also, no offense ... but is this a programmers or users opinion?

Both. And also the POV of the one who has studied IPv6 especially in relation to Fidonet. It is also how Binkd does it and AFAIK other Fidonet IP mailers too.

Cheers, Michiel

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