Expanding the Reach of Grid Computing: Combining Globus- and BOINC-Based Systems

Grid computing is a relatively recent formulation of distributed computing, and although there are more formal definitions [25], we use the following description [9]: Grid computing is a model of distributed computing that uses geographically and administratively disparate resources. In grid computing, individual users can access computers and data transparently, without having to consider location, operating system, account administration, and other details. In grid computing, the details are abstracted, and the resources are virtualized.