> > > Am 12.07.2013 20:24, schrieb David G.Miller: >> Fernando Lozano <fernando <at> lozano.eti.br> writes: >>>> [As I changed the subject, let me clear: IPv6 still compiled in the >> kernel. Just the network interfaces configs >> <SNIP> >> >> Perhaps Fedora is the wrong distribution for you. >> >> The whole idea behind Fedora is for it to be an "engineering proving >> ground" where new technologies (like IPv6) are rolled out for real world >> use. In the case of IPv6, this includes hopefully providing the tools >> required for users to be able to securely run a Fedora system with IPv6 >> enabled. If there is a problem with the tools provided then the answer >> is >> to fix the tools and/or provide additional tools; not pull back from a >> technology that IS coming > > why this polemic answer? > > it is legit and recommended to disable ipv6 link-local on > machines inside a network with a ipv4-only gateway because > it is not needed, makes no sense and you should *never* > enable network capabilities which are not used > > the main problem is not be able to *disable* it if > you know what you are doing and know why therese > is no need for ipv6 in your environment > https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=982740 > > I don't consider my response to be "polemic." Just pointing out that Fedora tends to be a "bleeding edge", development distribution. As an example, you might review the commentary regarding the new installer that appeared in FC-18. The same can be said for any number of new features such as systemctl instead of System V init scripts and firewalld as well as many others.
That being said, you and Fernando might wish to explore how to submit a feature request to make enabling/disabling IPv6 easier and more intuitive. Such a feature would be more in keeping with Fedora's goal of being a technology incubator for what eventually becomes RHEL. Simply turning off a new technology that some people find inconvenient but that will move from optional to required in the foreseeable future is contrary to what Fedora is all about. Cheers, Dave -- users mailing list users@lists.fedoraproject.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
