What you'll do: summarize a distributed system, middleware service, or set of standards

What you'll get: 50 points, and a little bit of public speaking experience

Specifics:

1. Get the name of a system in class on Week 1
• if you missed the first class, contact me ASAP for a system name, or if it's running, visit the system summary sign-up web page
2. Prepare a brief talk to give in class
• Maximum length: 3 minutes
• Visuals are optional
• If you want to use a visual, email a Powerpoint, PDF, URL, or image file to the instructor before class
• You can also bring your visuals to class on a CD
• Most USB flash drives also seem to work
• You can download from your web site
• If you want to use a floppy disk, you must also bring a USB drive for it. The classroom PC does NOT have a floppy drive.
3. What to cover in your summary:
• System or project name
• Is it a system, middleware, standards or some combination?
• Problem(s) they are studying or trying to solve
  • Remember to include transparency and/or scalability goals, if you can find any
• Brief summary of their approach
4. When to give your talk:
   • In class in week 2, if possible
   • If you are unable to attend week 2, you may give your talk the next time you attend class.
   • Please notify the instructor in advance if you want to give a talk but you can't do it in week 2.