The *nix client is being worked on and should be available in the next few days

The original post is incorrect.

theSkyNet is working on HIPASS data initially, as a precursor to working on data from the CSIRO Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder when it comes online.

As numerous people have pointed out the site selection for the SKA won't be announced until next year

Professor Sir Roger Penrose gave a fantastic lecture at UWA in Aug 2007 on a very similar theme.