> -----Original Message----- > From: p2p-hackers-boun...@lists.zooko.com > [mailto:p2p-hackers-boun...@lists.zooko.com] On Behalf Of > Michael Militzer > Sent: January 26, 2011 11:04 AM > To: p2p-hackers@lists.zooko.com > Subject: [p2p-hackers] P2P file storage systems > > Hi all, > > I am new to the list and also have no background with P2P. However, > I'd like to realize a P2P related project and have therefore read a > bit on the topic during the past year.
Welcome to the list, Michael. > Basically, what I have in mind is a peer-to-peer, wide-area persistant > file storage system for a backup use-case. This is *very* interesting area from a technology perspective, but pragmatically speaking it has virtually no demand. When it comes to backing up few TBs of data the simplest solution is to buy and use an USB drive. If a physical security of the USB drive is an issue - get NAS box and WiFi router and stash them in the socks drawer :) In other words, the first question is if you could elaborate why you think the system like one you sketched out is needed (which in turn leads to what you exactly mean by 'untrusted'). I am all for discussing finer technical points, just want to understand a larger picture first. Alex _______________________________________________ p2p-hackers mailing list p2p-hackers@lists.zooko.com http://lists.zooko.com/mailman/listinfo/p2p-hackers
