What is IPv6 and Why Should We Care?

The Next Web | Feb. 13, 2011 (Advocacy)

(Graphic) The IP [Internet Protocol] is a communication protocol used to relay data across a network. This is the primary protocol that establishes the Internet. The version of IP (IPv4) used today has not changed since 1981. It supports 4 billion addresses. We are running out of space. IPv6 will support 340,000 billion addresses and be user-friendly for mobile IP's. Full Story »

Posted by Ellie Kesselman

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Subjects: U.S., Business, Sci/Tech, Living
Topics: Internet, Technology, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Future
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Posted by: Posted by Ellie Kesselman - Feb 11, 2011 - 2:59 PM PST
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Edited by: Ellie Kesselman - Feb 13, 2011 - 3:03 PM PST

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