Distributed Computing
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One, 2-hour class
Fee:  $5.00
Prerequisites:  Computer Intro Win 7, XP or Vista
                         Beginning Windows 7, Windows XP 1 & 2, Windows Vista 1 & 2
                         Understanding Windows 7
                        equivalent experience AND computer expertise in the intermediate or higher range.

Course Description: This course is designed for computer users who want to join together with other users nationwide to create a super-computer to work with a variety of colleges and research sites to assist in projects designed to find cures for Alzheimer's, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Huntington's, Parkinson's, cancer diseases and Mad Cow (BSE) diseases.  Taking this course will give you the basics to join the project and work with major universities:  Stanford, University of Texas, US Berkley, and Oxford.  

Course Objectives:  When you finish this course, you should be able to:

             Choose a "Distributed Computer" project.
             Download and install the software.
             Participate in the project.

Course Summary:  A general overview of the history of Distributed Computing and the philosophy and practice behind forming teams and participating in super-computer projects.