What is the InfoGrid?

The InfoGrid is you. A grid is a form of distributed computing that utilizes client computers' idle processing power to handle programs written for this model. When you download the client it loads onto your system and waits until your computer is idle. Then it checks in with the grid server located at Infonomicon HQ. If there is a job running on that server then the node grabs a piece and processes that data. After it sends back the processed data it checks for another task to complete. If you are using your computer the grid will not utilize its processor. The grid will only use your computer as a node when you are not using it.

Can I use the InfoGrid?

The InfoGrid is open. All the tools you need to develop for the grid are located at the Alchemi website. The is an SDK available to help in development. The information for the InfoGrid server is also freely distributed information. NOTE: The server is still under construction and as soon as it's ready the IP address for the server will be freely available. You can find a lot of information on the Alchemi Grid platform at http://www.alchemi.net.

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