Technical Summary
This document defines a canonical text representation format of IPv6
addresses for use by operators, system engineers, and users. The
recommendation complies fully with [RFC4291], is implemented by
various operating systems, and is human friendly. The recommendation
in this document SHOULD be followed by systems when generating an
address to represent as text, but all implementations MUST accept any
legitimate [RFC4291] format. It is advised that humans also follow
these recommendations when spelling an address.
Working Group Summary
The 6MAN working group reviewed and discussed this document several
times. There is a strong consensus to move this forward.
Document Quality
This document has been reviewed by key members of the 6MAN working
group and the chairs.
Personnel
The Document Shepherd is Bob Hinden, and the responsible
Area Director is Jari Arkko.