Thank you to everyone who has been donating their resources! Here are some answers to your frequently asked questions.
How can I donate my time for #COVID19? Download and install the client from foldingathome.org; Under topic, select ‘ANY’ (1/8)
How can I donate my time for #COVID19? Download and install the client from foldingathome.org; Under topic, select ‘ANY’ (1/8)
Why has my machine not received any work units (WUs)?
We have been overwhelmed with support and donations, so our servers had to suddenly accommodate a large number of returned WUs. We are working on expanding our memory. Please bear with us as we address this surge.(3/8)
We have been overwhelmed with support and donations, so our servers had to suddenly accommodate a large number of returned WUs. We are working on expanding our memory. Please bear with us as we address this surge.(3/8)
We are also putting up as many new WUs to send out as soon as we can. (4/8)
Where is my passkey?
Passkeys are being sent out as soon as possible to your email address, thank you for your patience. (5/8)
Passkeys are being sent out as soon as possible to your email address, thank you for your patience. (5/8)
What kinds of jobs are available?
Both CPU and GPU jobs are available.☑️(6/8)
Both CPU and GPU jobs are available.☑️(6/8)
How does Folding@home help scientists combat disease?
We simulate the motions of proteins (molecular machines) that are responsible for making us sick. By being able to see the proteins in action, we can better target them with therapeutics.💊🧪 (7/8)
We simulate the motions of proteins (molecular machines) that are responsible for making us sick. By being able to see the proteins in action, we can better target them with therapeutics.💊🧪 (7/8)
Is computing power a real limitation still?
Yes! On a state-of-the-art laptop 💻it would take many years to generate 100 nanosecond (1 ns = 1 billionth of a second) while processes we care about occur over micro to milliseconds (1 millionth to 1 thousandth of a second). (8/8)
Yes! On a state-of-the-art laptop 💻it would take many years to generate 100 nanosecond (1 ns = 1 billionth of a second) while processes we care about occur over micro to milliseconds (1 millionth to 1 thousandth of a second). (8/8)
