“Experience with distributed processing on a host/satellite graphics system” by Michel and van Dam

The problem cf distributing an application between two processors
has been investigated by studying an interactive graphics
application that is divided between a time-shared host computer and
a dedicated satellite system. The division of labor in the
application is determined by a network flow assignment algorithm.
The effect of variation in availability of the host computer on the
distribution of the application is also studied. In particular,
host availability is an important factor in determining the task
distribution. As host availability decreased, procedures miqrate
from the host to the satellite.

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