Two classic categories of models exist for computer networks: network information flow and network of queues. The network information flow model appropriately captures the multi-ho...
Information retrieval is generally considered an individual activity, and information retrieval research and tools reflect this view. As digitally mediated communication and infor...
Steven E. Poltrock, Jonathan Grudin, Susan T. Duma...
Traditional Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks do not provide service differentiation and incentive for users. Consequently, users can easily access information without contributing any ...
Richard T. B. Ma, Sam C. M. Lee, John C. S. Lui, D...
In this paper we examine the problem of balancing load in a large-scale distributed system when information about server loads may be stale. It is well known that sending each req...
: The use of information technology (IT) in organizations has undergone dramatic changes the past 30 years. As a result, it has become increasingly common to adopt a services rathe...