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   On 12/31/25 20:23, David Higton wrote:   
   > In message <10j3tmk$29ec2$1@dont-email.me>   
   >            Pancho  wrote:   
   >    
   >> On 12/31/25 11:36, The Natural Philosopher wrote:   
   >>> On 30/12/2025 20:00, David Higton wrote:   
   >>>> What I particularly like about IPv6 is that NAT/NAPT are simply not   
   >>>> necessary   
   >>>   
   >>> So making the implementation of a firewall absolutely mandatory   
   >>>   
   >>   
   >> Linux IPv6 does appear to use random IPv6 address for outbound   
   >> connections, which have a limited lifespan. This appears to be something   
   >> like 1-7 days, but if very short lifespans were used it could offer a   
   >> protection similar to NAT. I need to investigate a bit further, but I   
   >> don't think IPv6 needs to be inherently less safe.   
   >    
   > I use Ubuntu, which gives itself two routable IPv6 addresses.  One is   
   > always the same (good if you have an internet-accessible server) and   
   > the other is new each reboot (good for privacy).  Maybe it's the same   
   > for you?   
   >    
      
   Yes, I'm using an Ubuntu derivative. That is what I had. I had the IPv6    
   address DHCPv6/RA assigned, plus there was a temporary one. Most    
   external connections to the WAN went over the temporary one. I guess    
   this is to not expose my permanent routable IPv6 address, the one I'm    
   likely to have open ports on.   
      
   AIUI, the temporary IPv6 address is preferred for one day, but hangs    
   around for 7 days.   
      
      
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