Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing for Mac
Downloads scientific computing jobs and runs them invisibly in the background
brew install --cask boinc. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata.
It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing is
Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing is a networking tool for macOS: downloads scientific computing jobs and runs them invisibly in the background.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.
How to install Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask boinc.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing on Mac?
Run brew install --cask boinc in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing open source?
Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.
Does Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing?
It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6494 in this catalogue.
What version of Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing is current?
The latest packaged version is 8.2.11.