The new way for internet technology.

Why are IP addresses necessary? In order for internet-capable devices to share information, they need a unique machine-readable address. These addresses are assigned based on a standard of internet protocols. But, since humans have a hard time remembering these strings of numbers, websites are also labelled with domain names, like When these addresses are typed into browsers, special servers translate them into IP addresses for the benefit of the computers.

Will my PC be able to process new standard? In most cases, yes. But an IPv6-capable operating system is a prerequisite. Those can be found in any Windows system post Vista. There are ways to install

Will there be problems during transition? Generally, no. Internet use shouldn't be affected after the switch -- at least that's what providers are promising. Those providers have modified their network so that data packets reach all users whether they are using IPv4 or IPv6 standards, a method called dual-stack application. Alternatively, software solutions, like those based on tunnel technology, can be used. Basically... IPv4 was 32 bits long and IPv6 is 128 bits. IPv6 also has security built in. It also has Auto Configuration. Almost all the OS in market today supports IPv6 even Windows XP. Don't worry it will still take time for end users to get an IPv6 Addresses. All I believe is Large service providers will start implementing it in their network and will still use IPv4 to IPv6 tunnelling.

 Advantages Of Using IPV6 I t's an internal protocol change,since the V4 IP's are depleted now and no more new IP's can be assigned, hence they are switching to the V6. And yea, no prior knowledge is required, since most DSLs/Routers are selected on 'Auto- Assign', but if your as using manual IP, the internet service provider will need to come and personally change the configuration according to the assigned protocol. Users dont need to know the details at all There is nothing to worry about IPv6 switch over.vista and 7 are compatible for IPv6.for other OS there might be a firmware upgrade or software for compatibility mode.if you want make sure about IPv6 in vista or Win 7 go to properties of Local Area Connection there you can see both IPv4 and IPv6 protocol Its better. It increases the network scalability.

. Internet runs out of addresses The spread of Internet use in Asia and the proliferation of Internet-connected phones worldwide are causing the Internet to run out of numerical addresses. NEW YORK: The spread of Internet use in Asia and the proliferation of Internet-connected phones worldwide are causing the Internet to run out of numerical addresses, which act as "phone numbers" to ensure that surfers reach websites and s find their destination The top-level authority that governs such addresses will distribute the last batches on Thursday, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because a formal announcement wasn't planned until Thursday. That doesn't mean consumers will suddenly find websites unreachable, though. And if everything goes according to plan, Internet users won't even notice. ``It will just be 'business as usual' if everyone gets their job done,'' said John Curran, CEO of the American Registry for Internet Numbers, or ARIN, one of five regional groups that dole out such addresses. ARIN covers the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.AsiaJohn Curran Canada