Posts with keyword: distributed+computing

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Every Computer is Distributed

Wed Jan 25 14:07:00 2017

My experience with a new LG 5K ultrafine monitor reminded me that modern personal computer systems are collections of computers.
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Failure and the Internet of Things

Mon Jun 13 16:53:00 2016

Dealing with failure gracefully is table stakes for connected devices. My review of two connected sprinkler controllers shows that they're not yet ready to join the game.
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Re-imagining Decentralized and Distributed

Wed Jan 21 11:44:00 2015

I'm re-thinking how I use the words centralized, decentralized, and distributed to describe systems.
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