Chapter 16. IPv6: Programming for the Next-generation Internet
Introduction
IPv6 will be the largest overhaul of the Internet since its commercialization. It is due to arrive in 2005 and will incrementally replace the Internet protocol (IP). Many existing network programs will become obsolete as they become incompatible with the emerging networks. This will inevitably create a great opportunity for network programmers who are familiar with the new protocol.
Such a large overhaul is extremely expensive, but the simple fact is that the IP cannot accommodate the explosion in market demand for Internet access. In the long run, the migration to IPv6 makes perfect sense and is inevitable. IPv6 will create a bigger, faster Internet that will continue to ...
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