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Shared Computing

harnessing unused PC resources worldwide

Originally implemented by the SETI Project to harness the power of networked PCs worldwide, in order to solve thorny (i.e. CPU-intensive) research problems. Currently two main Shared Computing resources exist: United Devices for protein folding and cancer research, Distributed.net, and the venerable SETI@HomeProject, scanning radio telescope wavelengths for signs of intelligent life.