Quote by Leslie Lamport

A distributed system is one in which the failure of a computer you didn't even know existed can render your own computer unusable.

A distributed system is one in which the failure of a comput

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This quote highlights the nature of distributed systems, emphasizing their vulnerability and interconnectedness. In a distributed system, individual computers are connected and work together to achieve a common goal. However, the downfall of one computer within the system can have significant consequences for others, impacting their functionality and usability. This highlights the importance of reliability, redundancy, and fault-tolerance in distributed systems to ensure overall system stability and performance.

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