Typically, yes, there is no perceptible interference with other tasks on
the computer. There are two exceptions that I am aware of: First is if
the computer does not have enough RAM for the total working sets (code and
data that is accessed frequently) for all tasks, the hard disk will thrash
and the computer will grind to a near standstill. The second is if the
bandwidth of the internet connection is not sufficient, web browsing can be
slowed during a file transfer.
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Isn't BOINC supposed to always run everything at the lowest possible
priority? Shouldn't that prevent BOINC from ever "bogging down" or
otherwise "interfering with" the computers it runs on?
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34241415/ns/technology_and_science-science/
Search for aliens costs school employee his job
Man used computer program that bogged down system; will cost $1M to fix
updated 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
MESA, Ariz. - A former school district employee is accused of using school
computers in an experiment to find space aliens, costing the worker his job
and the district more than $1 million.
School officials say that Brad Niesluchowski, who was Higley Unified School
District's information technology director, downloaded free software on
district computers in 2000.
The program, known as SETI(at)home, uses Internet-connected computers
worldwide to analyze radio telescope data in an experiment to find
extraterrestrial intelligence.
But Superintendent Denise Birdwell told the East Valley Tribune that the
program also bogged down the district's system and interfered with
technology use in classrooms.
Birdwell said it will take more than $1 million to fix the problem,
including removal of the SETI software. She says police are conducting a
broader investigation.
Niesluchowski resigned from the district Oct. 22.
His lawyer did not return calls for comment.
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