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jamespharaohon IPv4 vs. IPv6 FAQ

Do ISPs really give out /128s? That's, erm, that's monstruous! Mine gives a /60 but their router doesn't have any way to use it, which is a bit shit. Still, 10 gigs symmetric...

jamespharaohon Conversations on Quantum Gravity

Oh FFS, not again...

jamespharaohon Chrome’s address bar will use https:// by default

You absolutely can get a certificate for an IP address. Clients should verify them based on the common name, and a subject alternative name has various field types including IP address.

A quick Google search shows various certificate authorities who will issue certificates for IP addresses.

jamespharaohon Why use www?

err, no we don't, sorry!