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Re:AWS to start charging for IPv4 usage, but critical servic... by dylan604 on Friday November 10, 2023 @12:55PM (#38222086)
Of all of the arguments, I personally find this one the weakest. As you're describing your IP address makes it no different than a phone number for your mobile.
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Re:AWS to start charging for IPv4 usage, but critical servic... by Etheryte on Friday November 10, 2023 @01:02PM (#38222191)
This counterargument doesn't really make any sense. I don't pay for my phone number. I got my phone number for free I don't know how many decades ago from a provider that doesn't even exist today. Ever since, I've been carrying it over when switching a provider and it's still free. I pay for things such as data, but not for the number.
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