W-timestamp(Q) is the biggest timestamp of any transaction that successfully completed write(Q). Instead, let's say we specified it as the timestamp of the most recent transaction that successfully executed write(Q). Is it possible that this adjustment in language will make a difference? Explain your response.

W-timestamp(Q) is the biggest timestamp of any transaction that successfully completed write(Q). Instead, let's say we specified it as the timestamp of the most recent transaction that successfully executed write(Q). Is it possible that this adjustment in language will make a difference? Explain your response.

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Chapter12: Secondary Storage Management

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Problem 9RQ

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