Appendix C: Informational Notes263IPv6 Support NotesJavaJava 1.5 supports IPv6 for the following:• Solaris 8 and higher• Linux kernel 2.1.2 and higher (RedHat 6.1 and higher)Java 5.0 and above supports the IPv6 for the following:• Solaris 8 and higher• Linux kernel 2.1.2 and higher (kernel 2.4.0 and higher recommendedfor better IPv6 support)• Windows XP SP1 and Windows 2003, Windows VistaThe following IPv6 configurations are not supported by Java:• J2SE 1.4 does not support IPv6 on Microsoft Windows.Linux• It is recommended that Linux kernel 2.4.0 or higher is used whenusing IPv6.• An IPv6-enabled kernel will need to be installed or the kernel willneed to be rebuilt with IPv6 options enabled.• Several network utilities will also need to be installed for Linux whenusing IPv6. For detailed information, refer tohttp://www.bieringer.de/linux/IPv6/IPv6-HOWTO/IPv6-HOWTO.htmlWindows• Windows XP and Windows 2003 users will need to install theMicrosoft IPV6 service pack to enable IPV6.Mac Leopard• IPv6 is not supported in Dominion KX II version 2.0.20 for MacLeopard.Samba• IPv6 is not supported for use with virtual media when using Samba.
