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| China launches IPv6 Internet |
| Monday, December 27, 2004 at 15:21 by Rich Kavanagh |
China has officially launched its next generation Internet network, China Education and Research Network (CERNET2).
The announcement, from eight different departments of the Chinese Government, reveals it is the world's largest Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) network. It connects 25 universities together in about different 20 cities.
Compared with the current Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4), the new IPv6 is capable of allocating endless IP addresses, and features a transportation speed up to 1000 times faster than the current speed.
Wu Jianping, Director of the Expert Committee at CERNET2 said,
"We were a learner and follower in the development of the first generation Internet, but we have caught up with the world's leaders in the next-generation Internet, become a first mover, and won respect and attention from the international community."
The network is expected to spread to about 100 universities soon.
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| Go China, one up for Asia. Yanks take note. |
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| So what if China has IPv6? |
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Congratulations, this kind of investment (starting in the 70's) is what built the wests network infrastructure that spawned the internet revolution. I imagine in years to come this investment will lay the groundwork for future technology revolutions in the east.
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| its freer access to that network that will create the revolution - i think its a great opportunity for china and I hope thay use it. |
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| Wow! Just think how much more quickly and efficiently they can censor content and identify unauthorized use... |
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| nice , will it become universal tho? |
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| It'll be worldwide in a matter of years. |
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