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A Note On Distributed Computing (1994)[pdf]

This classic 1994 paper by Jim Waldo et al. discusses the fundamental differences between distributed and local computing, criticizing abstractions like RPC for failing to hide distribution complexities, and proposes an object-oriented approach.

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  • Distributed systems differ fundamentally from local systems due to partial failure, latency, and concurrency.
  • Traditional abstractions like RPC cannot mask the complexity of distributed environments.
  • An object-oriented approach is advocated to better handle distributed computing challenges.
  • The paper has had a lasting impact on subsequent distributed system design.

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