>> I understand IPV6 is important for the internet address space but what, as
> an internet user, will it do different/extra for me today? Reading the
> emails I was wondering if I should give it a try - but what benefit will I
> see? Should I bother?
>> Kevin.
Theres a pretty decent article linked off the IPv6 Task Force site on "The
Enhanced Capabilities of IPv6". You can find it here:
http://www.enterpriseitplanet.com/networking/features/article.php/3661081
I suppose the main point for the end-user is getting rid of your home NAT
setup and having your own IP for each PC. So you could connect to each PC
individually whenever you wanted, from wherever you wanted, without having
to set up port-forwarding etc. This may not be much of an issue for the
average user though. Realistically I suppose it's up to yourself to decide
whether it's better for you or not, though eventually it won't be a choice!
Killian
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