paulruizendaal wrote:

> Hi Paolo, David,
>
> Thank you for your input. I knew neither ObjectGrid nor Coherence (I'm
> not a java man). It sounds like both indeed are part of the way to the
> goal that we are trying to reach. It confirms my opinion we are not
> being radically creative, just continuing trends, pushing the envelope
> just a bit further. That is just an observation, not a judgement.
>
> Would either of you have some insight as to the internal architecture
> of these systems, and observations that we might learn from? Perhaps
> some experience with their scalability or pro's and con's in real life
> use?
>
>

No, Paul, I think we're being radically creative. At least that's my
intention. A cloud is a new platform that requires new solutions and a
new way of thinking. Time to give poor Mr. Darwin a rest and take a big
leap (though the famous scene from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
does come to mind).

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James A. Starkey
President, NimbusDB, Inc.
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