Abstract: One aspect of the application can provide a system and method for replacing a failing node with a spare node in a non-uniform memory access (NUMA) system. During operation, in response to determining that a node-migration condition is met, the system can initialize a node controller of the spare node such that accesses to a memory local to the spare node are to be processed by the node controller, quiesce the failing node and the spare node to allow state information of processors on the failing node to be migrated to processors on the spare node, and subsequent to unquiescing the failing node and the spare node, migrate data from the failing node to the spare node while maintaining cache coherence in the NUMA system and while the NUMA system remains in operation, thereby facilitating continuous execution of processes previously executed on the failing node.

Abstract: Planographic printing plates for use without fountain solution, and especially suitable for imaging with an electrophotographic toner, have a surface containing a fluorinated polyurethane. In use only the image areas accept ink.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel ink for dry planographic printing. The new ink is based on a vehicle containing the reaction product of an oil-modified alkyd resin, a rosin-modified phenolic resin, and a diisocyanate and also a high viscosity silicone oil. The new ink can be used with planographic plates having an oleophobic surface and does not adhere to the non-image areas.