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Interesting idea, but why would I (as a user) willingly want to give up my CPU cycles for another company? Simply put: What is my incentive? With distributed c
by jsjenkins168 19y ago
Interesting idea, but why would I (as a user) willingly want to give up my CPU cycles for another company? Simply put: What is my incentive?
With distributed computing services like Folding@Home or SETI@Home the incentive is usually to help out with the pursuit of science.
- yters 19y agoThe companies pay them. Companies bid to have users increase their process' priority, or promise to pay a percentage of the earnings. Plus, most people barely use their CPU at all most of the time. If the system was secure with enforceable contracts, I don't see why this wouldn't work out.
- Kaizyn 19y agoYou could use the system to try and win the RSA key challenges!
- rms 19y agoComputers use a lot less power when they are idle. Do you think distributed computing can pay enough to cover the user's increased electricity bill plus enough of a profit to make it worthwhile for the user?
- yters 19y agoThat's a good point. I'd have to research the issue.