Q&A

Q1:Why do many IP addresses go unused?
A1: An organization that is assigned an Internet address space often doesn't use all the host IDs associated with that address space.
Q2:What is the advantage of placing header information in an extension header instead of in the main header?
A2: The extension header is included only if the information in the header is necessary. Also, many extension headers are not processed by routers and therefore won't slow down router traffic.
Q3:All clerical workers in my office just received new super-charged workstations with over a hundred built-in programs and thousands of configuration options. My TCO consultant is not impressed. Why not?
A3: The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a workstation is not just the ...

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