shvejk Wrote: > The latest load/performance issues with SqueezeNetwork got me > thinking... > > Is slim architecture still a good idea in 2006, when cheap embedded > devices are getting more and more powerful? > > SqueezeNetwork provides ( so far ) little functionality. If the same > functionality is available in firmware, then there is no longer need > for centralized server/network infrastructure. > And when SlimDevices sell many thousands of SB3s, the cost of the > infrastructure will be very significant ( I think ). > > Any comments?
A fine question - in fact many engineering meetings were spent here figuring out if Slimproto would even work across the net for most people. I turns out it does - in many cases even overseas users have found it faster than their local slimserver (with obvious exceptions like the recent overload issue). You're right that the current Squeezenetwork feature set could conceivably fit in firmware. However, the advantages of Slim architecture will become more apparent as we add more services and personalized features. WRT to load management and infrastructure cost these are tractable problems and we're approaching a google-like infrastructure in that n machines can be brought online quickly whenever they're needed at any of multiple POPs. -- seanadams ------------------------------------------------------------------------ seanadams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19987 _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
