DistOS 2023W 2023-03-01
Discussion Questions
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?