Is the Internet Getting Full?
Well, sort of….The current system of internet addressing (similar to phone numbers) is quickly reaching its capacity. With everything from cell phones to televisions to gaming systems, and even refrigerators, connecting to the internet, the available addresses are quickly running out.
So if you hear about IPv6 and the “new” internet, don’t distress. The transition will be a slow process, but today is the official kickoff. This article on Google offers a basics explanation.