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> What are the practical implications for internet users and infrastructure maintainers? If you want to talk to Indian web users, you'll probably want to upgra
by labcomputer 4y ago
> What are the practical implications for internet users and infrastructure maintainers?
If you want to talk to Indian web users, you'll probably want to upgrade your servers from Irix version 5.3 to at least 6.2 (but preferably 6.5.22, as it has some security fixes).
Now, you might be saying to yourself "Self, Silicon Graphics went bankrupt in 2006. Where the hell am I going to find install media for Irix 6.5 in the middle of 2022?" The answer to that, my friend, is eBay.
Or maybe you're thinking, "But labcomputer, I don't trust these modern computers with their instruction re-ordering mumbo-jumbo! I want them to interpret the binary as ~~god~~ the compiler intended! And besides, my VAX doubles as a space heater. What am I going to do?"
Well, good news! You're still in luck because you can upgrade your VAX to OpenVMS 5.7 and take advantage of all 128 bits of IPv6 goodness as you gently fall asleep to the roar of your VAXCluster's fans.
Windows users don't need to feel left out, either. Ole Billy-boy's got you covered. You can upgrade to Windows XP (on that powerful new Pentium II you just picked up) to access glorious <blink> tags on IPv6-hosted websites in 256 colors!