Distributed computing –lots of small machines emulating one gosh-darned big one — is a thing. Used to be that pretty much the only thing happening was SETI At Home, where you could be part of a project looking for extraterrestrial intelligence by donating your computer’s idle time. It came with a screen saver. Nowadays,Continue reading “It Isn’t Just for SETI Any More”
JAMES D. MACDONALD 