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Re:History of 127/8 as localhost/loopback addresses (2021) by nousermane on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @12:14PM (#31506612)
Well, you can also ask general public whether they prefer SAE or metric fasteners, or mix thereof, in their car, and get the same blank stare in return.

But ask auto-mechanics, and hoo boy, will there be opinions.

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Re:History of 127/8 as localhost/loopback addresses (2021) by Beltalowda on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @12:50PM (#31507098)
Sure, but the argument was that there is a demand from the general public/customers, and that's clearly not the case.
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