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Internet usage has evolved from a predominately client/server-based Web server interaction to additionally involving the use of more decentralized applications – through which users contribute more equally in the role of the application as a whole – and still further to distributed communities based around the Web. This broad-ranging new edition of a classic textbook/reference provides a comprehensive overview of emerging distributed-systems technologies and has been significantly enhanced and extended to cover the many new, state-of-the-art infrastructures and technologies that have since appeared. The focus is also broadened, retaining the technical aspects, but additionally including useful historical con… More >>
From P2P and Grids to Services on the Web: Evolving Distributed Communities
From P2P and Grids to Services on the Web: Evolving Distributed Communities
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Tags: Communities, Distributed, Evolving, From, Grids, ServicesPosted 14 Jun 2010 in General
I like the writing style and the technical points are concise for the broad subject areas covered. It forms a solid reference that cuts through much of the hype in the various subject areas by discussing the actual mechanisms and related technical issues. The historical computing references and sidebars throughout are stimulating and entertaining.
I’ve been carrying it around for a few days now and will likely keep it close by on the bookshelf! Rating: 5 / 5