(Here is a simple template for the readings summaries.  You don't need 
to follow this template, but it may help you complete summaries faster.
From the web page: "We do not want a book report or a repeat of the 
paper's abstract. Rather, we want your considered opinions about the 
key points indicated above. Of course, if you have an insight that 
doesn't fit the above format, please include it as well.")


James Hendricks
Wed 9-12-2007

[Two or three sentence summary of the paper.]

The most important three things that the paper says are

1) [Point 1.  (From web page: "These could be some combination of their 
motivations, observations, interesting parts of the design, or clever 
parts of their implementation.")]

2) [Point 2.]

3) [Point 3.]


[From the web page: "Describe the paper's single most glaring deficiency.
Every paper has some fault. Perhaps an experiment was poorly designed or 
the main idea had a narrow scope or applicability. Being able to assess 
weaknesses as well as strengths is an important skill for this course 
and beyond."]

[From the web page: "Describe what conclusion you draw from the paper as 
to how to build systems in the future. Most of the assigned papers are 
significant to the systems community and have had some lasting impact on 
the area."]