List of distributed computing projects on:
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[Google]
[Amazon]
This is a comprehensive list of volunteer computing projects; a type of
This is a comprehensive list of volunteer computing projects; a type of distributed computing
A distributed system is a system whose components are located on different networked computers, which communicate and coordinate their actions by passing messages to one another from any system. Distributed computing is a field of computer sci ...
where volunteers donate computing time to specific causes. The donated computing power comes from idle CPU
A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor or just processor, is the electronic circuitry that executes instructions comprising a computer program. The CPU performs basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and ...
s and GPUs in personal computer
A personal computer (PC) is a multi-purpose microcomputer whose size, capabilities, and price make it feasible for individual use. Personal computers are intended to be operated directly by an end user, rather than by a computer expert or tech ...
s, video game console
A video game console is an electronic device that outputs a video signal or image to display a video game that can be played with a game controller. These may be home consoles, which are generally placed in a permanent location connected to ...
s and Android devices
Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Android is developed by a consortium of deve ...
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Each project seeks to utilize the computing power of many internet connected devices to solve problems and perform tedious, repetitive research in a very cost effective manner.
Active projects
Completed projects
See also
*List of grid computing projects
This is a comprehensive list of Grid computing infrastructure projects.
Grid computing infrastructure projects
* BREIN uses the Semantic Web and multi-agent systems to build simple and reliable grid systems for business, with a focus on enginee ...
* List of citizen science projects
* List of crowdsourcing projects
Below is a list of projects that rely on crowdsourcing. See also open innovation.
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*Adaptive Vehicle Make is a project overseen by DARPA to crowdsource the design and manufacture of a new Armored fighting vehicle, armored vehicle.
*Air Qual ...
* List of free and open-source Android applications
* List of Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC) projects
References
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