Components of SETI@home

• Data feed (same as SERENDIP)
• Data recording system
• Tapes and mailing
• Data splitting (into 20KHz by 2 minute chunks)
• Data server
• Client/server communication
  • security
  • firewall issues
• Client program
  • analysis algorithm
  • result screening
  • execution/checkpointing
  • graphics and info display
  • platforms: Windows, Mac, UNIX
  • download/install scenario
• Result collection and storage
• Result analysis and followup

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