Cycles for Science

Conclusion

BOINC won't win you a Nobel prize, but it does offer a means to participate in real research projects. The best part about setting up a project in BOINC is that, along the way, you learn a little about science and gain some insight into how scientists search for answers.

The Author

Mats Tage Axelsson is still struggling to make the most of his Linux computer. All upgrades lead to more applications instead of better performance.

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