Cristian's algorithm is a method used in computer networks for synchronizing the clocks of different systems over a network. Developed by the computer scientist Flavio Cristian in the 1980s, it is particularly useful in distributed systems where maintaining a consistent time across multiple devices is critical. The basic idea of Cristian's algorithm involves a client and a time server. The process generally follows these steps: 1. **Request**: The client sends a time request to the time server.
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