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3 stars
Version: JHDC (Johns Hopkins Distributed Computing) Screensaver 1.0
"Like to know what's going on"
Pros: I appreciate the lo-fi screensaver - it definitely doesn't tax my system resources any more than it needs to.
Cons: There's no way to know what the program is doing - I don't mean animations, but even a task name (or progress indicator) would be nice. Other programs allow much more control over resource allocation and operational modes.
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4 stars
Version: JHDC (Johns Hopkins Distributed Computing) Screensaver 1.0
Pros: The program does its two tasks without any great fuss. Without setting out to be fancy about it, it saves your screen from burn and it performs the neurological research as advertised.
Cons: If you're searching for something exciting to look at as a reward for your effortless contributions, go elsewhere. The most you're going to get is a simple text-like graphic with the JHDC logo and a report on how many hours and minutes your computer has contributed to the project, and even that much doesn't always show up.
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2 stars
Version: JHDC (Johns Hopkins Distributed Computing) Screensaver 1.0
Pros: simple, discreet
Cons: had to actually search for JHDC's homepage to find out that the only way to uninstall the screensaver is by downloading a seperate program.
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5 stars
Version: JHDC (Johns Hopkins Distributed Computing) Screensaver 1.0
"Its all for the greater good"
Summary: Have to agree with Disgusted. It doesnt matter that the program doesnt have a "dynamic graphic." read more
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1 stars
Version: JHDC (Johns Hopkins Distributed Computing) Screensaver 1.0
Summary: at least the other major research screen savers have a dynamic graphic to watch read more
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