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Bin Ren <address@hidden> described the package as follows:
License: gpl
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Package: Decentralized and Universal File System for Hurd
System name: dufs
Type: GNU

Description:
I\'d like to setup a project to design and implement distributed file system 
for GNU/Hurd. Since Hurd is based upon GNU/Mach, which is a well-designed 
micro-kernel with inherent support for a distributed system, a distributed file 
system can be the first yet significant step. Generally speaking, it\'ll 
provide 2 functions: file interface and directory service. It\'s expected to be 
completely decentralized with high reliability and security. Some cutting-edge 
technologies such as \"Recovery-Oriented Computing\" and \"Recursive Recovery\" 
can be applied or experiented. Cache consistency is also an essential issue. 
Besides, it should adapt well to both local area high-throughput networks and 
wide area networks. It may finally incorporate FTPFS and provide a uniform 
entry to various functions like Email and Web browsing.

The project doesn\'t exist yet. I\'m reading relevant source codes of FS and 
Hurd. This complex task need contributions from various people and may take 
quite some time. It\'s very very challenging and will introduce GNU/Hurd into a 
new dimension: high performance clusters.

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