In message <J2XUb.36468$9k7.768664@news.xtra.co.nz>, ~misfit~ <~misfit~@his_desk.com> writes

mrbonaparte wrote:

It's a noble cause, but I refuse to let my computer do work that
might make some drug company Billions of dollars.  So I just do SETI.
Just my opinion.

I agree totally. If they gave a clause saying that either you get a chunk of
cash if something sucessful is discovered or that you and your
family/friends will be entitled to free treatment them maybe I'd consider
it. Probably not though. They make billions, let them buy computers or
computer time.

I don't know if the Great Internet Mersenne Prime project (GIMP) pays out if your unit provides the biggest prime, but you certainly get your name in the papers. Happened last year.
Can you imagine being the guy (or girl!) who provided evidence for ET?
I know where my time is going. 1646 units and counting!