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Focuscanada.net Has A Folding@home Team
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http://folding.stanford.edu

It's a way to use your computer to understand why proteins "misfold" and cause medical problems, such as genetic abnormalities and cancers.

Basically, you run the program and the program uses your CPU when you're not using it. You can leave the program running 24/7 and depending on your home computer you're not using much more power than 1 1/2 lightbulbs' worth 24/7. Your fridge uses lots more than that. LOTS. And your fridge isn't helping you look for a cure for cancer and other ailments. ;)

I've even tested this one (I test all my projects the same way) by gaming, using the Internet for surfing and email, and burning DVDs. It never interfered ONCE. I do have a high-octane machine, but so long as you have 256MB of RAM or more, you're good to go.

I'm working on getting some promotional material in one spot for this one. I've also just re-assigned my laptop at work to our new team, and the two machines at home that are currently "folding" for another team will be switched tonight.

Any other questions?
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"

33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.

Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT

COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
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Focuscanada.net Has A Folding@home Team - NOS2Go4Me - 07-26-2005, 10:58 PM

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