Distributed computing Distributed computing is a method of computer processing in which different parts of a program run simultaneously on two or more computers that are communicating with each other over a network. Distributed computing is a type of segmented or parallel computing, but the latter term is most commonly used to refer to processing in which different parts of a program run simultaneously on two or more processors that are part of the same computer. While both types of processing require that a program be segmented divided into sections that can run simultaneously, distributed computing also requires that the division of the program take into account the different environments on which the different sections of the program will be running. For example, two computers are likely to have different file systems and different hardware components.
Distributed Algorithms & Systems Home The purpose of this page is to provide a single entry-point to all sorts of pointers relevant to research in distributed algorithms and systems.
Distributed computing Published papers will range from reports on systems that are currently being designed, implemented, and used to "theoretical" papers concerning formal specification, verification, and synthesis of distributed systems
Grid Computing Info Centre The Grid Computing Information Centre aims to promote the development and advancement of technologies that provide seamless and scalable access to wide-area distributed resources.
Distributed computing Industry Association The DCIA is a voluntary, consensus organization with representation from all substantially affected sectors of the nascent distributed computing industry.
Research Group For Distributed Systems The Distributed Systems Group conducts research in distributed algorithms, Internet applications, middleware systems, and concepts to enhance reliability, security, and privacy in distributed systems.
Massively distributed Systems The Massively Distributed Systems group at IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center conducts research into some of the implications of a highly-connected world.
Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing The Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing publishes original research papers and timely review articles on the theory, design, evaluation, and use of parallel and/or distributed computing systems.
Taylor & Francis Journals: Welcome International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems aims to publish high quality scientific papers arising from original research and development from the international community in the areas of parallel, emergent and distributed systems.
Troubador Publishing: International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications The JPCC covers all aspects of pervasive computing and communications.