Configure and disable ipv6 on opera web browser

tfm1 · 10-24-2006, 01:14 PM

I prefer using opera than any other web browser. An I have all plugins installed so I do not want to use any other browser.

I want to disable ipv6 on opera web browser because my internet for some reason doesnt support it so i cant log into hotmail and stuff. I dont know how though. When i type about:config in the opera address bar and i try searching or looking for ipv6 i cant find it.

How do I disable ipv6 on opera?

Old_Fogie · 10-26-2006, 12:45 AM

My understanding tho limited, is that if you do NOT even own IPV6 hardware, it won't even work for you despite the fact that Linux loads it for you. I have it turned off in linux, and windows doesn't even use it either and I use opera/firefox in a 50/50 split.

studioj · 10-26-2006, 10:37 PM

all you need to do is disable ipv6 module from ever loading by blacklisting it.
while the above poster it theoretically right that it shouldn't make a difference.
the web browsers arent written so that that is true.

Old_Fogie · 10-27-2006, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by studioj

the web browsers arent written so that that is true.

I don't understand you here could you clarify please? I do know that in about:config of firefox on linux the ipv6 can be toggled on/off.

studioj · 10-27-2006, 10:19 PM

well what you get from these web browsers when you have ipv6 enabled is this back and forth dance about every darn connection. (stupid dramatization only)
browser -> hello ipv6 webserver lets dance
webserver <- ipv6 oh know not me i'm confused
browser -> then i'm confused too what do we do ?
webserver <- i use ipv4
browser -> hello ipv4 webserver lets dance
webserver <- OK

meanwhile back in cyberland user is about to through slow box in trash.