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The Challenges of Clock Synchronization

Clock synchronization is complex and involves protocols like PTP and NTP, with hardware timestamping being crucial for high precision. Various applications, from high-frequency trading to audio engineering, require different levels of accuracy, and emerging technologies like White Rabbit achieve sub-nanosecond synchronization. The discussion highlights the challenges, hardware considerations, and the importance of understanding the underlying principles of timekeeping in distributed systems.

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Challenges Behind the Popularity of Local-First Apps

The article discusses why local-first apps haven't gained widespread popularity, attributing it mainly to economic challenges, lack of viable business models, and reliance on closed-source software. It emphasizes the importance of open-source solutions, better conflict resolution in distributed systems, and the potential of open protocols and community-driven development to foster adoption. The author also highlights the shift in user expectations towards multi-device sync and offline capabilities, and the need for simpler, user-friendly approaches to conflict management and data access.

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