Pros
Love to be able to contribute my spare cpu time for a worthwhile cause. Boinc fits the bill. I have been at it for several years and just recently reached 100000 work units...
Cons
None...No issues installing the application or the upgrade
Summary
Great way to contribute to scientific research
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Pros
When it works, it makes good use of processor time when not in use bu user.
Cons
Have tried to download several times, and the install cannot find its own msi file, even though it is where it is supposed to be. Also my computer cpu runs too much for the program to run, even when it would install.
Summary
If it would install, I would run it.
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Pros
shares computer idle time for various tasks.
Cons
unknown, still not set up.
I've used something similiar on a laptop and the laptop OVERHEATED!
I don't think the same problem will occur with a desktop pc.
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Pros
think my computer is actually processing SETI units faster with this version.
Cons
None so far.
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Pros
Never got far enough to be able to give any pros
Cons
Computer crashed after loading program and re-starting as requested.
I can't get the computer to run again.
Summary
I downloaded the program thinking I was helping a good cause. When the computer was restarted after loading the program Windows XP wouldn't load. I keep getting a blue screen error message. I tried to get help from the BOINC site from another computer but there was nothing there that would help me out.
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Pros
I thought it was a good idea (techtracker)
Cons
downloaded TechTracker from c-net, performed scan, and instructed the program to download the multiple updates applicable to the software on my computer. As each tried to open and install, error box pops up with : "installer GUI will not initialize"
Summary
can't use any of these updates until this issue is resolved
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Pros
It's all good.
Cons
Not a thing to say in the negative.
Summary
If you have spare computer power, donate it to this project; it is well worth it, and won't cost you a thing.
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Pros
It remains a great medium for individual running apps for a larger project.
Cons
I like the messages that would come out as the program was running. In this version, they removed the option and only have certain things coming out in the messages.
Summary
Keep up the science computer work!!!!!
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Pros
It feels great to participate in philanthropic causes, and BOINC allows you to do this with ease. You can set the amount of CPU, memory and disk space it uses and network usage too. Some projects have a nice screensaver too.
Cons
If not set properly, it can bring your system to its knees, so it requires some care in the installation process. Also, it doesn't warn you if your project has gone offline.
Summary
Take part in altruistic causes and it's free! I particularly like the SETI project. Great for scientists, IT enthusiasts and curious people alike.
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