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Method of clock synchronisation

The Berkeley algorithm is a method of clock synchronisation in distributed computing which assumes no machine has an accurate time source. It was developed by Gusella and Zatti at the University of California, Berkeley in 1989. Like Cristian's algorithm, it is intended for use within intranets. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: SINCPOINT A PROPOSAL FOR A DIDACTIC TOOL TO TEACH CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS USING THE BERKELEY ALGORITHMInfluential work since 2022
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