need some help setting up BOINC on Ubuntu.

[[XC] Jaco]

Just installed Ubuntu on one of my crunchers.

I have installed the BOINC manager (using the add/remove programs) , but when I start up the BOINC manager, and try to attach WCG , i get : "boinc mngr cannot connect to boinc client"

Probably something stupid i overlooked. No time at the moment to check this out myself hence my question.

[alucasa]

Hello,

You need to install BONIC client through synpatic package manager from administration menu.(Add/remove only installs the manager not client.)

Search for "BONIC-CLIENT" once you enter the manager.

[[XC] Adywebb]

Useful thread here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=137137

[njkid32]

I was considering putting Fedora on my kentsfield.. Is it worth it on WCG like it was on Rosetta? Also, I didnt know there was a linux client out.

[[XC] Jaco]

Hello,

You need to install BONIC client through synpatic package manager from administration menu.(Add/remove only installs the manager not client.)

Search for "BONIC-CLIENT" once you enter the manager.

:toast: :toast: that's it ! thank you so much :bows:

problem solved within 5 minutes !! Man i love this team :buddies:

[alucasa]

No problem. Enjoy Ubuntu. :)

[[XC] Adywebb]

I was considering putting Fedora on my kentsfield.. Is it worth it on WCG like it was on Rosetta? Also, I didnt know there was a linux client out.
I can't comment from experience about any possible advantages with WCG, but I understand the latest Linux client at least gives parity to Windows.

Client downloads are here: http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php :thumbsup:

[RangerXLT8]

Does anyone find that Linux restricts the amount of memory BOINC uses?

[Duh]

in which way can we check if it does or not?

[RangerXLT8]

in which way can we check if it does or not?

The first time I started BOINC a message came up that said something to the affect that Linux stops applications from using more then 500mb of ram..

[joshd]

The first time I started BOINC a message came up that said something to the affect that Linux stops applications from using more then 500mb of ram..

the newest client on the BOINC site says this in the version info:

"Added memory usage limits for BOINC applications. (Check preferences for new settings)"

maybe it has limited itself?

[sierra_bound]

Just an FYI. A new version of Ubuntu (7.04) will be released tomorrow. It will include a new Windows migration tool that will recognize all your old bookmarks, favorites and IM contacts.

[[XC] Adywebb]

Thanks for the heads up SB :toast: - I only recently downloaded 6.10, but ho hum :rolleyes:

[mad mikee]

It's got it's own quirks but recognized my ATI cards right off the bat.

Running F@H until next week using SMP client on 2 boxes. Works well enough :D

Adywebb;2137484']Thanks for the heads up SB :toast: - I only recently downloaded 6.10, but ho hum :rolleyes:

[[XC] Adywebb]

It's got it's own quirks but recognized my ATI cards right off the bat.

Running F@H until next week using SMP client on 2 boxes. Works well enough :D
I have Suse 10.2 (64 Bit) ready to use too :thumbsup:

...I think I'm gonna try a different distro on each box ;)

[littleowl]

if I installed Ubuntu on a pc then took the hard disk out and placed it in another pc would it crash like M$ does?

[mad mikee]

If you haven't seen it yet - Xtra stuff to set it up :fact: (http://www.softwareinreview.com/cms/content/view/60/)

Adywebb;2137541']I have Suse 10.2 (64 Bit) ready to use too :thumbsup:

...I think I'm gonna try a different distro on each box ;)

[mad mikee]

Yes - Good chance since it may be set up for a specific chip/set/vidcard/sound/network adapter.

littleowl;2137559']if I installed Ubuntu on a pc then took the hard disk out and placed it in another pc would it crash like M$ does?

[[XC] Adywebb]

If you haven't seen it yet - Xtra stuff to set it up :fact: (http://www.softwareinreview.com/cms/content/view/60/)
:toast:

[kiwi]

I was considering putting Fedora on my kentsfield.. Is it worth it on WCG like it was on Rosetta? Also, I didnt know there was a linux client out.

Yes, it helps quite a lot, especially if you compile yourself on 64bit linux. I run benches and posted them in benchmark thread.

However, I am not really sure by how much your daily output would increase because of that too optimized/fast client thingy (or call whatever you want:)). My rigs are not running linux 24/7, so I cant comment.

[sierra_bound]

Very hard getting on the Ubuntu site tonight. I think a lot of people are trying to access the site to get 7.04. It's after midnight in my area. But the new version is still not in the download section. Maybe I'll try again in a few days.

[sierra_bound]

Ubuntu 7.04 is now available.

http://www.ubuntu.com/

Release notes (http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/704)

How to upgrade an existing Ubuntu installation (http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/upgrading)

[littleowl]

Thanks for the updates SB

[Duh]

TY SB.. I found my 6.06 pretty buggy

EDIT: I guess I am stuck woth this old version, huh?

[sierra_bound]

If you are using 6.10 now, you can upgrade directly to 7.04 using the upgrade manager (under System section). Otherwise, you can do a clean install by downloading the iso version and burning it to a DVD. Using upgrade manager is rather slow today, probably because a lot of people are trying to download the upgrade files at the same time.

[[XC] DragonOrta]

Great. I download 6.10 last night, and then come into this thread to find the just released 7.04. lol

Why does this always happen to me??

[joshd]

DragonOrta;2139737'] just released 7.04.

argh! its DLing SO slow, the servers are getting hammered, its rediculous.

[[XC] DragonOrta]

argh! its DLing SO slow, the servers are getting hammered, its rediculous.

Which is when BitTorrent reigns king!

[joshd]

DragonOrta;2139771']Which is when BitTorrent reigns king!

I am!

I DLed the torrent at 1-2kbps, and the torrent is averaging at 21kbps down.

:mad: !

[Duh]

how about uploading in servers such as rapidshare? those dont tend to clutter :D

[[XC] DragonOrta]

I am!

I DLed the torrent at 1-2kbps, and the torrent is averaging at 21kbps down.

:mad: !

Wow, that's wierd. I finished the download in an hour and 20 minutes.

[joshd]

DragonOrta;2140553']Wow, that's wierd. I finished the download in an hour and 20 minutes.

mine finished in the night, average of 30kbps... ah well, I've got it now. heh.