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Developers deal with raw ipv4s, but end users? Unless you're setting up a wireless router, when does that actually happen?

• jfoster 11y ago
  Not all, but many end users frequently need to input IP addresses when any type of connection is being made on a private network that isn't using DNS.
  • baby 11y ago
    And that's when having a : every X letters will help you catch where you are when you'll be typing that long string.
    • jfoster 11y ago
      Exactly. There wouldn't be any need for the colons if the addresses weren't intended to be looked at or typed by humans.