[floydenheimer]

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Originally Posted by koven /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is this exactly?

It's a distributed computing project to study protein folding and unfolding. You install a program that will utilize the unused CPU (or GPU if you have a capable GPU) cycles on your PC to process data for the project. They have a FAQ if you have more questions:
Folding@home - FAQ-main

 

[cyberidd]

Just joined as cyberidd

 

[plaidplatypus]

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Originally Posted by patman657 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You should run a SMP client for multiple core processors: Folding@home - WinSMPGuideDEINO

That version doesn't work on x64. I'll look into getting a new computer next decade or the one after that. I'll revisit the issue then.

 

[cyberidd]

Thought I'd bump this as its for a good cause.  Also, I just added my new netbook to the task - every little bit helps!
 
Join the team!!

 

[cyberidd]

Another bump for this worthy cause.
 
In related news, the team is falling down the ranks!  Join in, help find a cure to Alzheimers and more!

 

[revolink24]

Maybe I'll join back up and put my 6 core to use.

 

[cyberidd]

 
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Maybe I'll join back up and put my 6 core to use.

I suspect that may be slightly more productive than my netbook's Atom processor, haha.

 

[cyberidd]

Another bump for a good cause!  

 

[cyberidd]

Necromancing to bring the joys of Folding@home to a new generation of Head-Fiers!