Mobile computing, ubiquitous computing, peer-2-peer network, grid computing

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The world-wide-web is distributed.

Area Characteristics
mobile computing broad general term describing your ability to use technology to wirelessly connect to and use centrally located information and/or application software
ubiquitous computing The condition in which computing is so woven into the fabric of everyday life that it becomes indistinguishable from it.
peer-2-peer network A decentralized computer network design in which all of the computers on the network are equals or peers.
grid computing
  • grid computing is the collection of computer resources
  • from multiple locations to reach a common goal
  • the grid can be thought of as a distributed system
  • with non-interactive workloads
  • involve a large number of files.[2]


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  • Define the terms: mobile computing, ubiquitous computing, peer-2-peer network, grid computing.
  • Compare the major features of: mobile computing ubiquitous computing peer-2-peer network grid computing.

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