Comment by user3939382
1 month ago
I’m not using any networking implementation that’s less tested and ipv6 is less tested. Network routing means there are dozens of TCPIP implementations touching traffic. The benefit of ipv6 for my case isn’t worth the risk. If you’ve never run into an ipv6 specific bug good for you.
How is nearly 50% of modern Internet infrastructure not well tested enough? Also, IPv6 is not an implementation by itself.
> Network routing means there are dozens of TCPIP implementations touching traffic.
One reason why routers should not fiddle with TCP and stay on IP layer.
> IPv6 is not an implementation by itself.
I’m not sure what you mean by this. In other words, there is code that is specifically written for ipv6 handling which in some cases isn’t tested as thoroughly as ipv4. Less of an issue as ipv6 adoption grows but it’s non zero. I don’t like the address format, I prefer NAT by default, routing by prefix, like everything ipv6 offers I don’t feel comfortable with even without that. But it’s the most technical reason I don’t like it, the rest is a personal/vibes thing.