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On July 22, a new Android
application named the Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing
(BOINC) became available from the Google Play app store.
BOINC allows individuals to donate
unused computing power from their smartphones and tablets while the devices are
not in use. For the app to work without draining batteries or depleting data
plans, the device must be connected to Wi-Fi, close to being fully charged, and
connected to a power supply.
When combined with additional
donated power generated by thousands of other smartphones or tablets, the
network of devices creates supercomputer-comparable power, free for scientific
use.
One project making use of such a
network is the Olson Laboratory and Scripps Research Institute collaboration
FightAIDS@Home, which is powered by IBM’s World Community Grid. The project is
researching new HIV treatments. Previously, the World Community Grid only had
access to idle desktop and laptop computers for its research efforts.
Since the BOINC application went
live, Google Play has tracked approximately 30,000 downloads.
The Friends of AIDS Foundation is
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and
empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV
virus.
To learn more about The Friends of
AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.
TOGETHER WE REMAIN STRONG!
