Re: [sig-policy] [Sig-policy] prop-062-v001: Use of final /8

To: David Woodgate <David.Woodgate at telstra dot net>
Subject: Re: [sig-policy] [Sig-policy] prop-062-v001: Use of final /8
From: Randy Bush <randy at psg dot com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:08:12 -0700
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> 12 million addresses represents 12 million people (or more, using 
> NAT) who could otherwise be connected to the Internet.

that is what will happen.  it just won't all go to one or two monster
providers to do it.  it leaves the market open to new entrants, small
folk, etc.  some of us consider this a good thing.

randy