A generalized Asynchronous Computability Theorem

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Abstract

We consider the models of distributed computation defined as subsets of the runs of the iterated immediate snapshot model. Given a task T and a model M, we provide topological conditions for T to be solvable in M. When applied to the wait-free model, our conditions result in the celebrated Asynchronous Computability Theorem (ACT) of Herlihy and Shavit. To demonstrate the utility of our characterization, we consider a task that has been shown earlier to admit only a very complex t-resilient solution. In contrast, our generalized computability theorem confirms its t-resilient solvability in a straightforward manner.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPODC 2014 - Proceedings of the 2014 ACM Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages222-231
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9781450329446
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014
Event2014 ACM Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing, PODC 2014 - Paris, France
Duration: 15 Jul 201418 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual ACM Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing

Conference

Conference2014 ACM Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing, PODC 2014
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period15/07/1418/07/14

Keywords

  • Asynchronous computability
  • Characterization
  • Iterated models
  • Topology

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