lunes, 25 de enero de 2010

Se agotan las direcciones IPv4: Menos del 10% libre

Ya queda libres menos del 10% de las direcciones IPv4. Se agotarán sobre el 2011-2012.

Como siempre, es probable que la transición a IPv6 se deje para el último momento y acabe haciéndose deprisa y corriendo, como el asunto del efecto 2000. Especialmente en según qué países :-)

El comunicado de la NRO (Number Resource Organization):

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Less than 10% of IPv4 Addresses Remain Unallocated, says Number Resource Organization
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Deploying IPv6 - the next generation of the Internet Protocol - is vital to the continued development of the Internet

AMSTERDAM - The Number Resource Organization (NRO), the official representative of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) that oversee the allocation of all Internet number resources, announced today that less than 10 percent of available IPv4 addresses remain unallocated. This small pool of existing IP addresses marks a critical moment in IPv4 address exhaustion, ultimately impacting the future network operations of all businesses and organizations around the globe.

"This is a key milestone in the growth and development of the global Internet," noted Axel Pawlik, Chairman of the NRO. "With less than 10 percent of the entire IPv4 address range still available for allocation to RIRs, it is vital that the Internet community take considered and determined action to ensure the global adoption of IPv6. The limited IPv4 addresses will not allow us enough resources to achieve the ambitions we all hold for global Internet access. The deployment of IPv6 is a key infrastructure development that will enable the network to support the billions of people and devices that will connect in the coming years," added Pawlik.

Internet Protocol is a set of technical rules that defines how devices communicate over a network. There are currently two versions of IP, IPv4 and IPv6. IPv6 includes a modern numbering system that provides a much larger address pool than IPv4. With so few IPv4 addresses remaining, the NRO is urging all Internet stakeholders to take immediate action by planning for the necessary investments required to deploy IPv6.

The NRO, alongside each individual RIR, has actively promoted IPv6 deployment for several years through grassroots outreach, speaking engagements, conferences and media outreach. To date, their combined efforts have yielded positive results in the call to action for the adoption of IPv6. Given the less than 10 percent milestone, the NRO is continuing its call for Internet stakeholders, including governments, vendors, enterprises, telecoms operators, and end users, to fulfill their roles in IPv6 adoption, specifically encouraging the following actions:

* The business sector should provide IPv6-capable services and platforms, including web hosting and equipment, ensuring accessibility for IPv6 users.

* Software and hardware vendors should implement IPv6 support in their products to guarantee they are available at production standard when needed.

* Governments should lead the way by making their own content and services available over IPv6 and encouraging IPv6 deployment efforts in their countries. IPv6 requirements in government procurement policies are critical at this time.

* Civil society, including organizations and end users, should request that all services they receive from their ISPs and vendors are IPv6-ready, to build demand and ensure competitive availability of IPv6 services in coming years.

viernes, 22 de enero de 2010

Se confirman las "estadísticas" intuitivas

Estaba en un semáforo de entrada a la ciudad. Había "tráfico denso", pero tampoco muy exagerado. Hubo que esperar en cuatro-cinco turnos entre los dos semáforos que hay, en lugar de los dos normales.

El caso es que no daba crédito cuando apareció por el arcén, adelantando a todos, un vehículo de un "listo". Y todos los demás de la cola sin darnos cuenta de que había un arcén.

En fin, a lo que iba. Que las estadísticas intuitivas se confirman. Era un Mercedes. Y todo terreno :-)

lunes, 4 de enero de 2010

Tele pública sin anuncios - La primera en la frente

Pues me alegro de que la televisión pública ya no tenga publicidad. A ver si de verdad hacen servicio público y desaparecen las malas costumbres provocadas por la "competencia". Por ejemplo, los programas "del corazón" y demás.

Sin embargo, la primera en la frente. Una gran mala costumbre es la de cortar las películas antes de que acaben. Vamos, los títulos de crédito. Normalmente se dejan 7 segundos y se corta para que el espectador no abandone a la cadena. Creía que como ahora no había publicidad (ni obsesión por la competencia, la cuota de pantalla, etc.), dejarían acabar del todo a las películas.

Pero no. Primera película que veo el día 1 de Enero, y primera decepción. Los siguen cortando como siempre.

Espero que sea solamente una mala costumbre del pasado, y que vayan corrigiendo...