Mersenne: Extra terrestrial life

[Pete]

I heard that a group astronomers intend to use a similar technique to GIMPS
to analyse radio wave data received from outer space to check for
extra-terrestrial intelligence. Currently only 100 computers are involved
but they intend to recruit as many as possible (via the internet) if initial
tests are successful. Would anyone consider quitting GIMPS to go in search
of ET ?

Pete