Subj : Re: The new roaring 20's
To   : August Abolins
From : Tony Langdon
Date : Wed Jan 01 2020 10:18 am

-=> On 12-31-19 21:49, August Abolins wrote to All <=-

 AA> Here's wishing all readers of this echo a great New Year!

 AA> I wonder what new technology changes we'll be seeing as we look to the
 AA> future to the Roaring Twenties!  <g>

We will evolve. :)

 AA> The rollout of IPv6 may affect legacy fidonet systems sooner than
 AA> expected.

 AA> In my understanding the main issue will be IPv4 systems unable to reach
 AA> (poll) IPv6-only systems.  Otherwise, IPv4 systems will only be able to
 AA> receive incoming polls from IPv6 systems, and be limited to incoming
 AA> and outgoing only to other IPv4 systems. ???

Appropriate routing will help.  Systems like mine, that have connectivity both
ways on IPv4 and IPv6 will be a key to keeping us all talking, because we can
be used as gateways between the IPv4 and IPv6 Fidonet nodes.  It probably would
be advantageous for major hubs to have full connectivity using both protocols,
and then use the appropriate protocol for their downlinks.

 AA> I am sure the FTN community is resourceful and helpful enough to adapt
 AA> and find workarounds as required.

Shouldn't be too difficult.


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