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FightAIDS@Home for Windows

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FightAIDS@Home harnesses your personal computer's idle processing power for distributed computing. This project directly assists the Olson Laboratory at The Scripps Research Institute in fundamental AIDS drug discovery research.

  • Pros

    • Pioneering biomedical distributed computing project.
    • Aids fundamental AIDS drug discovery research.
    • Backed by The Scripps Research Institute.
    • Utilizes advanced structural biology knowledge.
    • Clear installation and membership setup process.

  • Cons

    • Requires browser window to remain open for activation.
    • User must manually note down MemberID and password.
    • Impact on PC performance (CPU/GPU) is not detailed.
    • No information provided on network bandwidth usage.
    • Uninstallation process is not described.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
3.3
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows ME
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 98
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 2000
Additional Requirements
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
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1,671
Downloads Last Week
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By FightAIDS@Home
Help fight AIDS from your PC.
FightAIDS@Home is the first biomedical distributed computing project ever launched. It is run by the Olson Laboratory at The Scripps Research Institute, and uses your computer to assist fundamental research to discover new drugs, using our growing knowledge of the structural biology of AIDS. When you click on the download link below, the software for FightAIDS@Home will be installed on your computer. During the installation process, you will be asked to create your own password for your FightAIDS@Home membership. Be sure you write down both your MemberID and Password. Once the software is installed, a new browser window will open where you will be asked to type in your password to start your participation in FightAIDS@Home. It is important that you do not close this browser window until you have typed in your password and clicked "Submit" to activate your participation.
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