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So I have a question about how the 3 dimensions of the Network File System "memory model" are supposed to work: (1) coherence (2) staleness (3) consistency

I find it difficult to research this via google since these terms are not really computing-specific but rather very general terms used to describe anything that those terms can be applied to. Even in the computer networks field, I understand that some of these words are used interchangeably, even if it is not technically correct to do so. Can someone give an overview, and possible some examples, of what each dimension of the "memory model" is trying to describe?

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Do not expect people to do your homework for you. If you type "NFS" together with each of those terms into Google search, you do get meaningful answers. (Use quotes around each term if you haven't so far.) – rozcietrzewiacz Nov 4 '11 at 10:10
Mike Dahlin‌​'s lecture notes (first and second Google hit) have a good explanation. Putting staleness on the same line as coherence and consistency isn't common. Are you taking Dahlin's class? – Gilles Nov 4 '11 at 22:07

closed as off topic by rozcietrzewiacz, Michael Mrozek♦ Nov 5 '11 at 19:27

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