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-==Getting started==
+📘 About This Wiki
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+This wiki exists to document BOINC projects, tools, history, and community knowledge in one accessible place. It is a volunteer‑maintained resource created to help users, contributors, and researchers better understand the BOINC ecosystem.
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+== Purpose of This Wiki ==
+The goal of this wiki is to provide:
+Clear, accurate information about BOINC projects
+Technical documentation and troubleshooting guides
+Historical records of past and present distributed computing efforts
+A centralized reference for volunteers, developers, and enthusiasts
+This site is not affiliated with the official BOINC project or any specific BOINC‑based research group. It is a community‑driven knowledge base.
+== What Is BOINC? ==
+'''BOINC''' (Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing) is an open‑source platform that allows volunteers to donate unused computing power to scientific research.
+Projects use BOINC to study:
+Astrophysics
+Climate science
+Mathematics
+Biology and medicine
+Cryptography
+And many other fields
+Volunteers install the BOINC client, choose projects they want to support, and contribute CPU/GPU time to help researchers process large datasets.
+== What You’ll Find Here ==
+This wiki includes:
+Project descriptions and status pages
+Setup guides for new volunteers
+Technical notes for advanced users
+Historical archives of retired or inactive projects
+Tips for optimizing BOINC performance
+Community‑contributed knowledge and FAQs
+Content is continually updated as new information becomes available.
+== How to Contribute ==
+Please contact us for edit privileges, anyone is welcome to help improve the wiki.
+You can contribute by:
+Fixing outdated information
+Adding project details
+Writing tutorials
+Uploading screenshots or diagrams
+Expanding technical documentation
+If you’re unsure where to start, check the “Wanted Pages” or “Stubs” categories.
+== Contact ==
+For questions, suggestions, or administrative issues, contact the site administrator:
+; Email: '''[email protected]'''
+== Acknowledgements ==
+This wiki is powered by:
+'''MediaWiki''' - The same software used by Wikipedia
+'''BOINC Synergy''' - Check out our main site https://boincsynergy.ca/
+The global BOINC community - whose knowledge and contributions make this resource possible