Entries Categorized as 'Policy'

Reimagining Global Security: Redirecting $2.7 Trillion in Military Spending to Humanitarian Progress

Author: , May 4th, 2025

Author: Eric M. Stone Date: April 28, 2025 Abstract This paper explores the theoretical redirection of $2.7 trillion in global military spending to humanitarian causes beginning in 2026. We model the year‑over‑year impact on global poverty, health, education, climate‑change mitigation, and infrastructure over a 20‑year period. We further analyze the political, social, and psychological obstacles to such a reallocation […]

The Continuent Docker Support Policy Explained

Author: , June 5th, 2019

Overview Continuent has traditionally had a relaxed policy about Linux platform support for customers using our products. While it is possible to install and run Continuent Tungsten products (i.e. Cluster/Replicator/etc.) inside Docker containers, there are many reasons why this is not a good idea. Background As background, every database node in a Tungsten Cluster runs […]