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Topic 7 - Distributed Systems

The “Distributed Systems” topic involves comparing a centrally controlled system with a distributed system and outlining the role of autonomous agents within a larger system. The focus is on understanding the concepts rather than the technical hardware details. Last updated: 4 March 2026 Compare - Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them...

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