Grid computing
Monday, January 20, 2003 by Peff | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I've recently started processing protein work units for cancer research using a grid computing 'agent'. Do any of you have experience with this (other than the Seti@home) type of project? Just wondering what our community thinks the benefits/pitfalls are.
Here's a link to the project.
http://www.ud.com/home.htm
This is not spam...these people seem to be honest (although one can never be sure).
Here's a link to the project.
http://www.ud.com/home.htm
This is not spam...these people seem to be honest (although one can never be sure).
Action_Jay
Reply #2 Monday, January 20, 2003 1:57 AM
Reply #2 Monday, January 20, 2003 1:57 AM
If it's for a good cause like cancer reasearch, I wouldn't mind donating some of my system's brains. Brilliant Digital on the other hand (Kazaa's hijackware) wasn't quite so welcome. Bammo!
Peff
Reply #3 Monday, January 20, 2003 1:59 AM
Reply #3 Monday, January 20, 2003 1:59 AM
Hadn't heard of that one...but then again, can anything 'kazaa' be good?
Action_Jay
Reply #4 Monday, January 20, 2003 2:28 PM
Reply #4 Monday, January 20, 2003 2:28 PM
Nope, a horrible mess. But at least the network of people is large enough that you're not limited to the newest Eminem album when you go looking for music.
Kazaa's hijackware would lend your processing power, drive space and bandwidth to their own ad-serving network. So -you're- the one actually sending out those blasted popups.
Kazaa's hijackware would lend your processing power, drive space and bandwidth to their own ad-serving network. So -you're- the one actually sending out those blasted popups.
Weaksid
Reply #5 Tuesday, January 21, 2003 2:32 AM
Reply #5 Tuesday, January 21, 2003 2:32 AM
The Cancer thing is real by what I know.. I've used it for a good while. But haven't DLed it since I redid my computer. I have a group and stuff on there called WAO if you wanted to check it out. I've got several news letters and they've gotten through like 3 projects since I started. They keep getting more and more done each month.
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Reply #1 Monday, January 20, 2003 1:46 AM