Better algorithms for unfair metrical task systems and applications

Unfair metrical task systems are a generalization of online metrical task systems. In this paper we introduce new techniques to combine algorithms for unfair metrical task systems and apply these techniques to obtain improved randomized online algorithms for metrical task systems on arbitrary metric spaces.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2004
• Where: CORR
• Authors: Amos Fiat, Manor Mendel
• Keywords: CORR 2004, Education, Metrical Task Systems, Online Metrical Task, Unfair Metrical Task