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When will IPv4 addresses run out ?

From years I am hearing that soon IPv4 address will run out. When will it happen? When will we see IPv6 only application?

+1  A: 

Wikipedia is your friend

FWIW use of NAT can extend the life of IP4 for much longer IMHO

nonnb  2010-08-12 06:54:31
+2  A: 

It's scheduled for December 21, 2012.

jtbandes  2010-08-12 06:55:01
What coincidence! Same day I booked my end of the world cruise :)
nonnb  2010-08-12 06:55:41

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