After some investigation, the problem appeared to be in the Linux networkfilesystem (NFS) kernel, the piece of the operating system responsible for some basic server functions.
The Linux "zombie" machines were compromised when hackers broke into them by exploiting a default setting for the networkfilesystem through an RFC buffer overflow, Rouland explains.
Microsoft's Distributed Systems group utilized a new filesystem architecture, dubbed Flat Datacenter Storage, over a full bisection bandwidth network to burn through the competition.
However, being Windows and DLNA certified, the ARIS system allows connectivity to multiple network devices, a simple 'right-click' music file playback and compatibility with a variety of playback Apps for tablets and smart phones.