We consider the problem of processing a given number of tasks on a given number of processors as quickly as possible when only vague information about the processing time of a task...
rigorous, and abstract— clearly defined and generally agreed—type inheritance model. To quote an article by Taivalsaari: “The basic idea of inheritance is quite simple ... [a...
ion layer3,4 hides hardware particulars from the higher levels of software but can also compromise performance and compatibility; the higher levels of software often make unwitting...
This paper presents a method for analyzing the survivability of distributed network systems and an example of its application. Survivability is the capability of a system to fulfi...
Robert J. Ellison, Richard C. Linger, Thomas A. Lo...
Java supports distributed programming using threads and Remote Method Invocation (JRMI). However, a Java thread does not match well with the object concept, and JRMI cannot easily...
Miguel Katrib, Iskander Sierra, Mario del Valle, T...