Update 2: Linear Bloom Filters by Edward Kmett. A Bloom filter is a novel data structure for approximating membership in a set. A Bloom join conserves network bandwith by exchanging cheaper, more plentiful local CPU utilization and disk IO. Update: What are Amazon EC2 Compute Units?. Cloud providers charge for CPU time in voodoo units like "compute units" and "core hours." Geva Perry takes on the