Orangefs is like a magical box that helps computers talk to each other so they can share files and work together.
Imagine you have a bunch of toys in your room, but your friend across the street also wants to play with your toys. Orangefs helps your computer share your toys with your friend's computer across the street, so you can both play with them without having to physically move the toys around.
Just like how you have to ask your friend before borrowing their toys, when a computer wants to access a file from another computer using Orangefs, it has to ask permission and follow certain rules. Orangefs helps keep things organized so that each computer can keep track of what it's sharing and who it's sharing with.
In essence, Orangefs is like a mediator that helps computers work together and share information in a safe and organized way.