Carnegie Mellon Napster: Discussion Pros Simple Search scope is o(1) for even complex searches(one index, etc. Controllable(pro or con Cons Server maintains o(N) State S erver does all processIng Single point of failure Technical failures legal (napster shut down1 5 Napster: Discussion • Pros: – Simple – Search scope is O(1) for even complex searches (one index, etc.) – Controllable (pro or con?) • Cons: – Server maintains O(N) State – Server does all processing – Single point of failure • Technical failures + legal (napster shut down 2001)