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Fold guys!!! When I was a noob a few months ago, I just sailed right on by threads about Folding and Seti. I was too into learning how to tweak things just right, and it seemed like Distributed Computing programs would only add more stress to an already stressed cpu. However, I've since learned the errors of my thinking... Folding is totally safe, and a useful tool for getting a load temp and testing stability, burning-in, etc. Plus it helps humanity to understand the microcsomic realities of orgainc compounds... it'll advance nanotech and help find cures for diseases and genetic disorders. There's a lot of ground to cover as far as proteins go, so save those wasted MHhz a put them to use for a good cause.
And besides that, folding is addictive. I find myself racing to check the stats pages at the beginning of the hour. I find myself modding my friends OEM PC's to bribe them to fold for me. I find myself caught up in taunting folders who are ahead of me in the ranks... in a friendly way. I've even been contemplating sneaking it on to work computers....
Guys, folding is fun, good for the world, and its a great way to make yourself feel proud of your computer.
Fold! Please try it out! Fold for Team 32.