1993/09/01 by Mahadev Satyanarayanan, M. Satyanarayanan · 47 citations
Computer Science · #Advanced Data Storage Technologies #Computer network #Computer science #Computer security #Distributed computing #Distributed systems and fault tolerance #Key (lock) #Mobile computing #Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques #Transparency (behavior)
paper · doi:10.1109/2.231283
published in Computer 26(9), 81-82 (IEEE Computer Society)
openalex publication_date 1993/09/01 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
The problems, limitations, and potential advantages of mobile computing systems are discussed. It is suggested that the constraints violate many of the assumptions upon which today's distributed systems are based. A key requirement of mobile computing systems will be the ability to access critical data regardless of location, which implies interdependence between the elements of a mobile computing system. The Coda file system, which is an effort to provide transparency of environment to mobile computing systems, is reviewed.>