Peer-to-Peer Reconciliation Based Replication for Mobile Computers

Data replication is particularly important for mobile computers, since disconnected or poorly connected portable computers must rely primarily on their own data resources. If those resources also need to be shared by other users, or require a more stable permanent location for backup and reliability, the best alternative is to replicate a copy of the data on the portable computer. Full replication is better than simple caching, as it better supports full functionality in the portable computer’s data, and better generalizes to more than a single user.