Appendix C: Informational Notes
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IPv6 Support Notes
Java
Java 1.5 supports IPv6 for the following:
• Solaris 8 and higher
• Linux kernel 2.1.2 and higher (RedHat 6.1 and higher)
Java 5.0 and above supports the IPv6 for the following:
• Solaris 8 and higher
• Linux kernel 2.1.2 and higher (kernel 2.4.0 and higher recommended
for better IPv6 support)
• Windows XP SP1 and Windows 2003, Windows Vista
The following IPv6 configurations are not supported by Java:
• J2SE 1.4 does not support IPv6 on Microsoft Windows.
Linux
• It is recommended that Linux kernel 2.4.0 or higher is used when
using IPv6.
• An IPv6-enabled kernel will need to be installed or the kernel will
need to be rebuilt with IPv6 options enabled.
• Several network utilities will also need to be installed for Linux when
using IPv6. For detailed information, refer to
http://www.bieringer.de/linux/IPv6/IPv6-HOWTO/IPv6-HOWTO.html
Windows
• Windows XP and Windows 2003 users will need to install the
Microsoft IPV6 service pack to enable IPV6.
Mac Leopard
• IPv6 is not supported in Dominion KX II version 2.0.20 for Mac
Leopard.
Samba
• IPv6 is not supported for use with virtual media when using Samba.
