> A robust system is designed such that any machine in it can randomly crash. This assumes that every robust system can consist of multiple machines. One thing

> A robust system is designed such that any machine in it can randomly crash. This assumes that every robust system can consist of multiple machines. One thing I've learned from the article, and other comments in favor of microkernels, is that they're successful in applications where a single machine has to be a robust system all by itself.