Slashdot Mirror


Convergence of P2P and Grid Predicted

tom_conte writes "From the proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Peer-to-Peer Systems (IPTPS'03), "On Death, Taxes, and the Convergence of Peer-to-Peer and Grid Computing" compares the two current popular incarnations of distributed computing technology, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Grid Computing. It also predicts the convergence of the two technologies: "The complementary nature of the strengths and weaknesses of the two approaches suggests that the interests of the two communities are likely to grow closer over time." This paper is worth reading if you want to clear up the marketing cloud that surrounds these two technologies and sometimes makes them hard to distinguish."

8 of 117 comments (clear)

  1. Frits pt0s by x-bow · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Thirst poast

  2. I DID IT! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    YOU FAIL IT!

  3. Slashdot truisms: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Post pro-Microsoft: offtopic, flamebait.
    Post anti-Microsoft: funny, insightful.
    Post pro-Linux: interesting, underrated.
    Post anti-Linux: troll, flamebait.

    Talk about anything Apple does: amazing! Even if Apply simply shit on a piece of dog crap.
    Talk about anything Microsoft does: evil! Even if Microsoft found a cure for cancer.

  4. slashdot first post predicted by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    wow, my wish came true.

  5. This needs to stop. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Yet another story that serves little purpose than to blatantly promote the homosexualist agenda. The liberal jew media is hellbent on shoving these so-called "alternative lifestyles" down the public's throats. They would like you to believe that if you aren't gay you are not "hip", you are behind the times, you are missing out. This sexual solipsism has pervaded the farthest reaches of our society, and very few people seem to be willing to do anything about it. Even many branches of Christianity have no begun to accept this infernal practice as commonplace. I believe that it is our duty as the educated and moralistic public to stand up and say NO to the constant promotion of the homosexualist agenda in all forms of media. We need to let them know that we aren't about to have our children turn out to be gays and lesbians. The time is coming soon when these sinners will be dealt with, and dealt with harshly. But until that time, we need to stand up for what we know is right, and not give into the constant pressure that comes down on us from every side.

    To the editors of this website, know that this time is near. Remember the words of God when he spoke through the prophet Daniel:
    31 And forces shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the abomination of desolation. 32 Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. 33 And those of the people who understand shall instruct many

  6. SELECT trolls FROM slashdot WHERE $$$$$*=ekrout; by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    4 results found
    $$$$$exygal
    $$$$$exy Gwent Steven
    $$$$$exy fucking asshole
    $$$$$exy goatse.cx

  7. Re:DC++ by g4dget · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Linux doesn't need such an application because it is such an application: FTP, Apache, DAV, talk, etc. are all peer-to-peer, direct-conect applications for file sharing and messaging. You can plug in new services, connect them, etc., all easily and robustly.