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BOINC Manager

Contribute computing power to projects doing research in many scientific areas

by University of California

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Official site: flathub.org

About BOINC Manager

BOINC lets you help cutting-edge science research using your computer. The

BOINC app, running on your computer, downloads scientific computing jobs and

runs them invisibly in the background. It's easy and safe.

About 30 science projects use BOINC. They investigate diseases, study climate

change, discover pulsars, and do many other types of scientific research.

The BOINC and Science United projects are located at the University of

California, Berkeley and are supported by the National Science Foundation.

How to install BOINC Manager

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub edu.berkeley.BOINC
  4. Open BOINC Manager once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is BOINC Manager free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where BOINC Manager is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install BOINC Manager from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub edu.berkeley.BOINC. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is BOINC Manager safe?

BOINC Manager downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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