Our Dependence on Distributed Computing
Distributed computer systems are critical for functioning of many organisations:
Notes:
Banks - all funds are transferred electronically around the world now. Easy to withdraw money from your account in UK when on holiday in USA
Transport - reservations and actual control of planes, trains and traffic lights
Use of mobile phones only became practical with distributed computers systems
Manufacturing for interaction with suppliers
These systems cannot be stopped for management action but must keep working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year