Analyze the differences between the coordinator$-$based and token$-$based solutions for mutual exclusion in distributed systems. How does each approach handle contention and ensure fairness among processes?

Compare and contrast assertion$-$based solutions and token$-$based solutions for achieving mutual exclusion. What are the key design differences, and how do these impact their performance in distributed environments?

Examine the failure recovery mechanisms in token$-$based mutual exclusion protocols. How does the loss of a token affect the system, and what strategies are employed to recover from such failures?

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the coordinator$-$based mutual exclusion solution in systems with high network latency. What challenges arise, and what improvements could be introduced to enhance its performance?

Critique the scalability of token$-$based mutual exclusion algorithms in large distributed systems with thousands of nodes. How does the token circulation model handle scalability, and what optimizations could be implemented to improve it$?$

Assess the role of mutual exclusion algorithms in ensuring data consistency in real$-$time distributed systems. Are current algorithms sufficient for real$-$time requirements, or are there alternatives that provide better performance?