The analysis of participatory computing in dynamic web environments

Abstract

Participatory Computing is the concept of a group of computers contributing processing power and storage to form a larger, distributed computing system. Past experiences show that a system of this type can reach performance rivaling the fastest supercomputers in the world. In theory, any connected modern PC could participate and yet the prevalence of these systems is not comparable to their potential numbers. In this paper, we analyze the main barriers ahead the larger adaptation of participatory systems and propose solutions around them. Ultimately by applying these solutions we prove their workability by showing and evaluating a proof-of-concept system and measurements related to it. The proposed results can offer several advantages in the field of participatory computing where the new technologies are applied.