> The problem is - how many modern user desktops will behave the same way?
> Isn't IPv6 turned on in Vista by default? I believe it is. Isn't it
> asking for AAAA (before A)? How will it behave when there will be AAAA
> response and IPv6 connectivity won't be functioning? Will it effectively
> be unable to use the service?
> 
> Shouldn't the system architects be awared of such behaviour and foresee
> impact of publishing AAAA records for service names already used in
> production? Of course.

All true, but also all theoretical: Windows does not run ntpd on a
typical user desktop (but rather w32time), so whether or not it properly
deals with failing v6 connectivity is an open question (at least, for me).

Regards,
Martin

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