Hello vaio,

We want to run multiple projects. BOINC is developing a framework that anybody can use to run a distributed computer project . . . IF they will build and operate a server farm with communication links and train personnel to operate and maintain the grid. We want to operate the grid, using whatever grid software seems most practical, freeing the project scientists to do science. At least, as long as the project meets our requirements and is approved by the Advisory Board. We want to concentrate on boarding project programs and operating the grid rather than on grid programming. We will soon be running AIDS. Rosetta@home is busy improving the part of the Rosetta program that we intend to use for HPF2, so we are not rushing to start it immediately. It might make more sense to concentrate on AIDS first. Meanwhile, we are continuing to work with some more probable projects such as Cancer.

We are just beginning to learn the ins and outs of BOINC on Linux, which is why I am so uncharacteristically silent.

[And even so, I ought to post less than I do while I am learning. ]
mycrofth

I think they're getting ready. A lot of disk space was added only a few weeks ago to the server to add capacity for multiple projects. linux/boinc is just getting started on Rosetta shakedown, and can then be used for other things. The Aids part will start Nov 21. The Rosetta Phase II will start as soon as the data is ready. A cancer thingy may start early next year.

Surely that's multifarious enough. More proposals might even be sent as our new Easynews members help us rip through what we've got and the reputation for quick crunching gets out to the researchers out there.

I'm not actually a "scientist", but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.