diff --git a/BOINC-projects.md b/BOINC-projects.md index 928e330..026cec3 100644 --- a/BOINC-projects.md +++ b/BOINC-projects.md @@ -26,17 +26,17 @@ so that it can handle large numbers of attached clients. BOINC itself is based at UC Berkeley. Projects can ask to be 'vetted' by BOINC. -It operates a server at https://boinc.berkeley.edu. -This has several functions: +BOINC operates a server at https://boinc.berkeley.edu +with various functions: * It provides a web site explaining what BOINC is, and showing a list of vetted projects. * It provides downloads of the BOINC client for all supported platforms. These installers are 'signed' by UC Berkeley. -* It exports the list of vetted projects. +* It exports an RPC with the list of vetted projects. The BOINC client periodically fetches this list and uses it in the 'add projects' GUI dialog. -* It exports a list of the current client versions. +* It exports an RPC with the list of the current client versions. This is used by the BOINC client to notify volunteers when a new version is available.