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Distributed Computing (Not Peer to Peer or P2P)

Date Submitted: 07/04/2004 05:12:02
Length: 1 pages (337 words)
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Distributed Computing is the distribution of workload to different users on the internet to expedite the overall task(Aspenleaf). This has been historically been known as Peer to Peer but for the sake of this essay we will use the term Distributed Computing. Distributed Computing's accomplishments include making voice over IP possible telephony(Skype) and decoding the human genome(DOE). Tasks currently preformed using this technology is looking for the cure of cancer and AIDS. …

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…and share files on the internet. Sources Aspenleaf. (January 5, 2004), "Distributed Computing". Retrieved January 9,2004, from http:// www.aspenleaf.com/distributed/ Jay Berg. (November 13, 2002), "ECC2-109 Project" Retrieved (January 9, 2004). from http://www.ecompute.org/ecc2/ Skype.(December 9, 2003), "Skype". Retrieved (January 9, 2004). from http://skype.com Department of Energy. (February 15, 2001). "Human Genome Research" Retrieved (January 9, 2004). from http://www.er.doe.gov/production/ober/hug_top.html Internet Movie Database. (June 11, 2000). "Takedown (2000)". Retrieved (January 09,2004). from http://imdb.com/title/tt0159784/

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