BOINC Explained
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BOINC messages and behaviour explained
Here we explain what BOINC is, does, and in general explain some of the messages you see and hear about.
General questions
BOINC? What is that?
What are credits? Can I use them?
Where can I download BOINC?
Where can I get other help?
BOINC Merchandise
Available in other languages/operating systems?
Is BOINC available in Java?
Is BOINC available for Android?
Is BOINC available in Linux?
Is BOINC available for Windows?
Is BOINC available for Mac OS X?
Under the hood
What are the std*.txt files for?
What does preempted/waiting mean?
What is Ready to report?
Things to stumble across on the forums
What is an avatar?
What is RAC?
What is Pending Validation?
What is Validate State Invalid?