DistOS 2023W 2023-03-01

From Soma-notes

Discussion Questions

You have until 12:10 to discuss the following:

OceanStore

  • What is the threat model underlying OceanStore security?
  • How does this compare to the threat model of modern cloud storage providers?
  • Would you use OceanStore? Why or why not?

BOINC

  • What was the original inspiration for this work?
  • What kind of problems is this style of computing suitable for? What problems is it not suitable for?
  • What is the threat model for BOINC-type systems? Does this threat model make it suitable or unsuitable for some applications?
  • Why aren't BOINC-style systems so popular anymore?