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Re: IPv4 sunset date set for 2019-12-31


From: Joe Maimon <jmaimon () ttec com>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:01:08 -0400



Dave CROCKER wrote:

On 10/21/2010 1:56 PM, Barry Shein wrote:
Well, if the DNS root servers ceased IPv4 service it'd be pretty much
a fait accompli as far as the public internet is concerned.


Given the reality of fragmenting the DNS -- including its root -- that's
an action that well might backfire. Current fragmentation is
constrained; this could plausibly motivate more people to pursue other
paths and thereby blow things up.


d/

Luckily we have already prepared the cure for that disease. Apparently DNSSEC is catching on right about now.

Joe


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