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From: Stephen Fisher <lithium@cia-g.com>
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A while back you couldn't use the first and last subnets ever.  Most 
people still say you shouldn't - which is a large waste.  However, most 
routers today let you use the first (#0) subnet and last just fine.

On Tue, 3 Sep 1996, Joe Lee wrote:

> 
> i've asked this question in newsgroup but without any definite response.
> so here is the question:
> 
> i once read an article about subnetting which stated that subnet #0 is
> available for use. this seems violate ip standards, however, i want to
> know if this is possible (short of ip addresses) and where can i get 
> further info.
>