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Re: defaulting to net.ipv6.bindv6only=1 for squeeze



On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 08:24:31PM +0200, Marco d'Itri wrote:
> I am proposing to set net.ipv6.bindv6only=1 by default for new
> installations, to simplify configuration and administration of systems
> using IPv6 and to make the system behaviour match the one of all other
> operating systems, which default to this or just do not provide a
> choice.

I'm a bit late to the party, but...

Can you explain (or give pointers to an explanation) what the
argumentation here is? How does not adhering to relevant standards
simplify configuration?

I'm sure I'm missing something here, just dunno what.

TIA,

-- 
The biometric identification system at the gates of the CIA headquarters
works because there's a guard with a large gun making sure no one is
trying to fool the system.
  http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2009/01/biometrics.html


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