Monday Exercise 5
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Client Install Directory
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Overview
The BOINC client installer sets up a directory tree which contains binaries and some configuration files. Once you sign up to projects and do work, project specific files are added.
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Objective
Browsing the content of the BOINC directory will help you get a better understanding of how the client works.
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Procedure
List the directories within BOINC/ and discuss their function. Look at the contents of the files global_prefs.xml (if it exists) and client_state.xml and describe the role of different XML-elements in there. Hint: Consult the wiki on http://boinc.berkeley.edu . Optional:Inspect and discuss other files you find within BOINC.
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Feedback
Document your findings on your team wiki page.
