Internet addresses could run out within weeks
The last of the 4 billion possible IPv4 internet addresses could be allocated within weeks according to the Internet Address and Naming Agency. The Asia-Pacific region got another two blocks while the rest of the world shared out the rest – the speed at which ISP’s request new addresses means that we could be completely out from a few weeks to a couple of months. Fear not though Tracy and Matt addicts, this is no Millennium Bug – the ‘fix’ has actually been around for a while – IPv6 which has the capacity for each human being to have trillions of addresses.
The issue here is that there isn’t wide-spread adoption of IPv6 quite yet. Windows Vista, 7 and the newer OS X and Linux operating systems all support IPv6 out of the box (though you’ll need an IPv6 compatible router). It’s now up to internet stakeholders to see IPv6 as a requirement rather than an option if the internet is to continue growing at its current phenomenal pace.
Posted by: Vince
Despite being three regulars down and in the midst of a quiet week Gareth and Matt manage to pack a show with all the latest rumblings from the world of mobile technology. James manages to break away from chairing an international conference to drunken slobber in your delicate ear canals. Samsung tease us, Rim pop out a few items, Matt shakes his fist at Orange and Gareth get’s ripped off by Gameloft for a whole £1. £1!!!!!
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