IPv6 Tested in Space

An anonymous reader writes "Remember the Cisco router orbiting on a satellite in space? Well, it's now also the first to run IPv6 in space. Since no-one is choosing to run IPv6 on the ground, isn't this a bit pointless?"

well this is good

[Anonymous Coward]

cause any aliens using IPv6 will be able to reach us easier.

Just in case it catastrophically fails....

[m0ng0l]

No, testing it in space isn't pointless! If the IPv6 stack fails catastrophically, there's no one around to be hurt by the flying shrapnel!

I mean after all it might even potentially set the Earths atmosphere on fire, if it were testing on the ground!

Imagine a beowulf cluster of these...

[Channard]

.. oh, wait, that'd be the Ultimate Marvel entity known as Gah Lak Tus. Not sure I'd want them to reach us easier.

Re:Pointless? No.

[myrdos2]

Exactly, someone has to be the first to roll it out. The first IPv6 device might as well be a satellite, since these are notoriously difficult to upgrade later.

Even with a stepladder.

This surely is bullshit!

[ReinisFMF]

Everybody knows that satellites go round faster than earth rotates. The tubes would certainly break!

Cisco's New Marketing Campaign

[JoeCommodore]

Cisco - we hold 100% of the IPv6 market*

Cisco - We circle the globe with IPv6 support.

Cisco - THE standard for aerospace IPv6 deplyment archetecture.

Cisco - Our IPv6 technology is rated "higher" than any of our competitors.

*in space

Re:Pointless? No.

[Anonymous Coward]

Besides, it meets the requirements put in place by the Grand Galatic Council.

Following international standards is a good thing and leads to interoperability and better service. Following Intergalatic standards is a better thing, as it prevents a coalition of other civilizations from destroying your planet.

Which is one more reason to hate Microsoft (Sorry. I had to).

New meme

[bcmm]

Pretty please can we make this into a new meme?
Examples:

• IPv6 Tested ...in Space
• SCO Vs. IBM Leaks Exposed ...in Space
• O'Reilly Opens Online Tech School ...in Space
• Microsoft Opposing California Open Doc Bill ..in Space

If only I could hack the ISS

[interstellar_donkey]

Slightly off topic, but if there was some way I could figure out how to connect to and hack the ISS computers, I'd love to get in there and replace whatever is on the display to read simply "All of these worlds are yours except Europa. Attempt no landing there".

It'd have a fun effect, to be sure.

Re:Cisco's New Marketing Campaign

[Stormwatch]

When I see "Cisco" I think "Crisco". O_o

And when I see "Cisco" I think "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine".

Re:Pointless? No.

[NeilTheStupidHead]

Obviously your step ladder isn't able to scale. Time to upgrade.