02-19-2021, 01:29 PM
Yes and they put a man on the moon using only slide rules. 
I agree with you, I think we only need to look back a few short decades to really appreciate just how far we have actually come. I think some people lack this perspective nowadays, especially with the rampant consumerism mentality fostered by advertising.
I am mostly aware of the technical history / considerations (being fascinated by the topic for a long time now). But I have also grown highly distrustful of tech oligarchs and governments, given what they have demonstrated these last years / decades. So to me, IPv6, whilst perhaps technically "superior" in the end potentially turns into positive individual identification in the wrong hands, which is why I am not such a fan of it.
As you point out, things like OP want to do should be no problem with IPv6, from a technical standpoint. Does that mean you can actually do it? Which is why I said I have my doubts. Because it's is a matter of Verizon policy and other nonsense like their "business model" and nothing to do with what is actually possible with the technology. Just like tethering, and many, many other things.
After experiencing many such disappointments over the years, one could be forgiven for becoming leery of "technological progress" if in the end it is not used to benefit humanity. Which unfortunately seems to happen quite often, the technology being used instead to implement some sort of Orwellian surveillance nightmare.
On that cheery note, enjoy your weekends!
I agree with you, I think we only need to look back a few short decades to really appreciate just how far we have actually come. I think some people lack this perspective nowadays, especially with the rampant consumerism mentality fostered by advertising.I am mostly aware of the technical history / considerations (being fascinated by the topic for a long time now). But I have also grown highly distrustful of tech oligarchs and governments, given what they have demonstrated these last years / decades. So to me, IPv6, whilst perhaps technically "superior" in the end potentially turns into positive individual identification in the wrong hands, which is why I am not such a fan of it.
As you point out, things like OP want to do should be no problem with IPv6, from a technical standpoint. Does that mean you can actually do it? Which is why I said I have my doubts. Because it's is a matter of Verizon policy and other nonsense like their "business model" and nothing to do with what is actually possible with the technology. Just like tethering, and many, many other things.
After experiencing many such disappointments over the years, one could be forgiven for becoming leery of "technological progress" if in the end it is not used to benefit humanity. Which unfortunately seems to happen quite often, the technology being used instead to implement some sort of Orwellian surveillance nightmare.
On that cheery note, enjoy your weekends!
Cheers,
TRS-80
What is Free Software and why is it so important for society?
Protocols, not Platforms
For the most Linux-y experience on your Linux phone, try SXMO!
I am (nominally) the Armbian Maintainer for PineBook Pro (although severely lacking in time these days).
TRS-80
What is Free Software and why is it so important for society?
Protocols, not Platforms
For the most Linux-y experience on your Linux phone, try SXMO!
I am (nominally) the Armbian Maintainer for PineBook Pro (although severely lacking in time these days).