[1] If we're being realistic, such a IPv4 reclamation project would be
a colossal undertaking. The current holders is not going to part with
their space willingly. The only ones that would actually benefit from
the endeavour would be attorneys.
Tore is absolutely right and sums up the issue for those who would like to
reclaim unused space. If you had spare, would you give it to another SP ?
Because it allow compagnies to born, not to live.
That's the point of the last-/8 policy, give a start.
Starting a hosting company or ISP today, you have to take into account the
fact that IPv4 is not distributed evenly (just like money or food or anything
that is finite) and RIPE won't help you after the first /22. We (small
businesses and LIR from the last-/8) live in the IPv4 third world. Then you'd
better be rich or creative if you want to survive.
Denis
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