Hi,

I guess the persuading is more about systems integrators and local systems c.q. network administrators. If they don't push or ask about IPv6, end-users will never even be able to use IPv6 even if they wanted to. (Gosh, I miss those SixXS days...)

Back in the days but very recently as well, I've met administrators who have "look for IPv6 support and turn it off" almost on the top of their list when onboarding new customers or when installing new (virtual) equipment. It seems if they're actually afraid of the protocol because it looks different. When turning it off, they do not need to think about it any more, there is nothing that could break (because they do not comprehend it) and so on.

"Ignorance is bliss."

So in short: we (the professional networking community) should actively educate, and then (in that order) maybe even dictate IPv6.

Lastly, just a thought to think about: would it be a coincidence that "them" are mostly (if not always) Windows administrators?

Cheers,
Kees

On 27-05-2025 16:55, NEUCKENS Marc via members-discuss wrote:

Strong technical teams that could convince their management to do the effort and/or competitors that started first, are the key differentiators why they support or not ipv6. (personal opinion)