2004-09-01 15:05:05

by Daniel Phillips

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Subject: Re: [Linux-cluster] New virtual synchrony API for the kernel: was Re: [Openais] New API in openais

Hi Steven,

On Tuesday 31 August 2004 15:50, Steven Dake wrote:
> It would be useful for linux cluster developers for a common low
> level group communication API to be agreed upon by relevant clusters
> projects. Without this approach, we may end up with several systems
> all using different cluster communication & membership mechanisms
> that are incompatible.

To be honest, this does look interesting, however could you help me on a
few points:

- Is there any evil IP we have to worry about with this?

- Can I get a formal interface spec from AIS for this, without
signing a license?

- Have you got benchmarks available for control and normal messaging