For how many years did we have to write code that was reverse compatible with 7 bit gateways? All that b64’ing and uuencode’ing.
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With LANs/WANs so geared toward IPv4 and NAT (not to mention the standard network guy’s ability to rattle off IP addresses from memory—try that with IPv6), I can’t imagine widespread adoption (exclusive) any time soon.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2891350/posts?page=10#10So I won't repeat myself here. I'll just say I'm not holding my breath on IPv6 adoption.