[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > As I understand it, "::" is used like "." is in IPv4.
They are similar, but "::" can mean much more to IPv6 addresses than "." can to IPv4 addresses. For more information about this, please consult the following RFC: RFC 1924, _A Compact Representation of IPv6 Addresses_, <ftp://ftp.ipv6.org/pub/rfc/rfc1924.txt> Erik. -- To unsubscribe or change options: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync Before posting, read: http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html