Weasel Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 Note to neobond/redmak: it would be helpful if you could put up a link on the main page to this, maybe under the UD cancer link :) Those running UD cancer may have noticed a lot of connections problems over the past week. A bug in the server database code and the fact that thousands of computers are all trying to download 2 new clients at the same time are probably contributing to the problem. Anyway, if you would like to switch to another distributed computing project until UD gets their stuff straightened out, or just don't like UD, I have created a Neowin folding @ home team. Folding is very similar to the United Devices project, in that it helps find interactions between molecules that could cure many diseases. Here's how to get started running F@H: Download a client at the link below. The graphical client is recommended because it's easier to use and has a tray icon. You can set the rate at which it draws the pretty molecules. If you want you can just download the console client, which only runs it dos (not very pleasing to look at and you must get an extra program if you want to keep it running in your systray). Graphical client (recommended): http://folding.stanford.edu/release/Folding@Home3.EXE Console DOS client: http://folding.stanford.edu/release/FAH3Console.exe clients for Linux and Mac are also available from the Folding @ Home website. Ok, once you've installed the client, you must enter some configuration information. The most important thing to remember is the Neowin team number, which is 10448. Here's a screenshot of my config screen: Make sure you enter a unique name by clicking on the User Stats button to see if that name has already returned results. Also make sure 10448 is in the team number field. You probably won't have to change anything in the connection tab unless you have dial up or go through a proxy. The only thing you might want to change in the advanced tab is the rate at which it draws the pretty graphics. I set mine to low. Hit OK and you will start crunching. One thing to note is that folding WUs seem to take longer than UD WUs. The average time for one WU is 1-2 days. Here's a screen shot of the graphical client, it's very plain and simple: Happy Crunching! :ninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted June 30, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 30, 2002 WHOA what theme are you using I LUV IT!!!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted June 30, 2002 Author Share Posted June 30, 2002 I'm using copyright by unsanity. :cheeky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted June 30, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 30, 2002 unsanity who is that? :rolleyes: glad you like the theme your like the only one that still uses it :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vraa Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 we go from seaching for cancer to themes.. neowin rox0z doenst it? lol i just love annoying people with uncomprehendable "l33t" speak.. i'll stick to UD.. lol i like being in the top three.. its kinda cool actually :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vraa Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 ur unsainity? did u keep the amount of posts u had cuz i'm confused now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted June 30, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 30, 2002 i'd have over 2000 post if i stayedwith timan back in oct. but i got unsanity and now back to timan :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted June 30, 2002 Author Share Posted June 30, 2002 ahh, sorry didnt know it was you. I love you theme! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted June 30, 2002 Administrators Share Posted June 30, 2002 we already have a team at UD for about a year it can be reached here: http://members.ud.com/services/teams/team....78-167DED220292 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted June 30, 2002 Author Share Posted June 30, 2002 Uhhh, I know neobond...this is for folding..:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deryck Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 Seems like that I have the new client, Ligandfit. Looks great and I livke the theme Weasel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted June 30, 2002 Author Share Posted June 30, 2002 Thanks. Are you having any connection problems/backing off with the new client? I have 5 comps running it and some seem to be a little flaky. :ermm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deryck Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 I have had some recently, I hope it is solved today, with the new client. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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