16 Sep
2009
16 Sep
'09
10:43 p.m.
Because this is just for initial allocations, I think 2 to 4 years is a reasonable timeframe. IPv4 will run out. This is only meant to make sure that new entrants have a few IPv4 addresses to work with. What are the consequences to running out significantly earlier than 2-4 years? How important is the continued availability of small blocks when the bulk of the IPv4 address space ahs already been allocated?
trick question assuming v6 transition, how long will it take? until then, everyone will need a teensie bit of v4 to stay connected to the (declining) v4 internet. randy