What is Extremadura@home?
Extremadura@home is a popular science project which aims at bringing together the collaboration of citizens with scientific research projects by means of Volunteer Computing.
But..., What is Volunteer Computing?
Volunteer computing is an agreement between citizens or institutions (volunteers) who donates their computing resources (computers) to research projects of their interest (medicine, chemistry, physics, climate prediction, etc.).
A large number of computers working together can provide a huge computing power, which can be used by different research projects for studying theories, performing experiments, etc.
Who can become a volunteer?
Any Citizen or institution with a desktop computer connected to Internet.
How can I participate in this project?
You only have to:
Extremadura@home is a popular science project which aims at bringing together the collaboration of citizens with scientific research projects by means of Volunteer Computing.
But..., What is Volunteer Computing?
Volunteer computing is an agreement between citizens or institutions (volunteers) who donates their computing resources (computers) to research projects of their interest (medicine, chemistry, physics, climate prediction, etc.).
A large number of computers working together can provide a huge computing power, which can be used by different research projects for studying theories, performing experiments, etc.
Who can become a volunteer?
Any Citizen or institution with a desktop computer connected to Internet.
How can I participate in this project?
You only have to:
- Download the software,
- Install it in your computer (read the instructions),
- and vote the scientific project that you like.
Who promotes Extremadura@home?
The IdenTic consortium promotes Extremadura@home and counts with the collaboration of the University of Extremadura, Fundación Universidad Sociedad and with the support of Fundación Ciudadanía and the local council of Almendralejo.
The IdenTic consortium promotes Extremadura@home and counts with the collaboration of the University of Extremadura, Fundación Universidad Sociedad and with the support of Fundación Ciudadanía and the local council of Almendralejo.
