Good day for the team, and good day for me, hit 200,000 boinc points, and finished my first year of computer time, so nat a bad day at all.
Top 50 on the team in 2-3 weeks me thinks, my goal fromt he start
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Good day for the team, and good day for me, hit 200,000 boinc points, and finished my first year of computer time, so nat a bad day at all.
Top 50 on the team in 2-3 weeks me thinks, my goal fromt he start
Aaannnnddd STAY DOWN! :D
Why am I not seeing them on the list? Where did they go? :eh:
http://stats.free-dc.org/new/allteams.php?proj=wcg
Are we just beating them in the dailies right now and haven't passed them yet or have we passed them?
Congrats!:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by linflas
"beating them in the dailies right now" << that is what is happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
we have not passed them. they are quite a ways ahead. we'll get there as long as we continue to beat them in the dailies. someday. :)
I nearly got to 20k WCG points on my Quad today...I was pushing hard :)
But awesome job to keep ahead of them :D
About to break 200k :)
The team is going strong.:)
Hopefully I'll finally get my new quads towards the end of the week.
Should also be converting all quads to x64 starting next week. Testing it on a couple of rigs right now.
DDTUNG:cool:
They're dropping back!Quote:
XtremeSystems 4,629,116
Easynews 4,407,093
:woot:I can get used to this!:DQuote:
XtremeSystems 4,629,116
Easynews 4,407,093
They're dropping back!
nice going guys!:up:
w00t
Team 2ch 7,761,985
XtremeSystems 4,629,116
Easynews 4,407,093
Easywho:shrug: -3,132,869 from the top.
But lets not forget that 2ch did 3mil over us. Baby steps yes, but they are coming fast :shakes:
Yeah, and Team 2ch was climbing over 8 million lately. They're somewhere out in the future.
Where did Team 2ch come from?! When I left it was just easynews, I come back and there is this other monster out there!
Gj Xs
XtremeSystems - 4,400,467
Easynews - 4,291,838
Nice crunchin', team!
Onward and Upward!
Kickin arse and takin names. :up:
Looks like Easynews will be seeing our backside from now on. :D
On a side note, passed 5 million today. :bounces:
Congrats on 5 million.:up:
Grats on the 5mil buddy :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] 4X4N
Easynews should be down by Oct 1st .. but we had some issues with stability/moving/upgrades etc .. and that's why it took us a little longer ..but they should be down for good now :yepp: :up:
Great job Team.
Makes my day!:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by sierra_bound
My production will be down this weekend as i'm moving some hardware around.
Until then, full speed ahead.
Making room for Sammy's arrival?Quote:
Originally Posted by WesM63
Oh, Sammy comes with a complete 28 page PDF of comments for you to make in threads to bore DDT to tears!:rofl:
Yes, gotta find room for him. Plus move some hdd's around.Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
XtremeSystems 4,219,028
Easynews 4,117,042
Not today..:down:
Easynews........ 4,313,096
XtremeSystems 4,191,924
:( 2nd cpu died..Quote:
11/02/2007 0:000:03:17:29 317 1
:(Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
I snooze it when i play TF2... I played like 5hrs straight :O
Dang you Wes!! It's all your fault...........NOT:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by WesM63
I lost a few machines today for various outages. One of them was a mercenary machine for Sparky. I wonder if it was noticed that it locked up 5 times.....The power fail was not good for me the other day. This particular machine will be getting a DS3R as soon as I get my dead azz out of bed this morning....
Regards,
Bob
Our daily average this week is only slightly down from the previous week. We're still averaging over 4.4 million/day. This has been the pattern for us. Our numbers will surge for a week or so, then there will be a lull, followed by another surge. At this point, I think we need to look past beating Easynews in the dallies and focus on moving up to the next level which would probably be somewhere in the 4.6 million range. With a little luck, we might be able to reach 5 million/day by the end of the year. As my sig says, fortune favors the bold.
I'm shutting down the 2 quad's here shortly to move stuff around. SVC came through and delivered my 120 Ultra Extreme.
One at a time..:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by WesM63
Dave the Ho
Is Quadless no mo! :ROTF: :ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
The real fun will be when Yorkfield comes out (not the EE, the rest of the line).Quote:
Originally Posted by sierra_bound
I don't know if Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Harpertown will make a huge difference. We need the equivalent of 40 quad-cores to reach the 5 million mark. I expect the next big push to come around Christmas time when people get money and/or computer parts as gifts. What we really need are more machines. Only about 260 of our members (out of more than 700) return results on a daily basis.
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Originally Posted by sierra_bound
Or, more members.
I'm adding another Q6600. Got the chip a couple days ago - looks like a G0 - but have to wait on the case. I'm hoping to get it put together and running by Wednesday. Should be good for 13-14k points per day on XP.
While I'm here, I want to ask about Linux. I have XP Pro but it's 32-bit. Is there a version of Linux I could install that has a windows like gui and is 64-bit? I don't want to spend a lot time learning Linux. I just need to be able to play video files and surf while the machine is crunching.
That was implied in my statement.:) I'm fairly confident we will reach the 5 million/day mark. The only question is when.Quote:
Originally Posted by mike047
Actually no I haven't noticed. I was only online yesterday morning a short while, then none until this evening. I have been busy with building a PC for someone (no I can't put WCG on it, darn... X2 4600+ EE too).Quote:
Originally Posted by 123bob
Back where we belong.Quote:
XtremeSystems 4,376,672
Easynews 4,363,671
I would like to think that me joining the team last night and bringing in a whole 552 points today was a large factor in the team's success. ;)
Nice going on the new quad.Quote:
Originally Posted by twilyth
Regarding your Linux question...
If I was to install 64-bit Linux I would go with Ubuntu. I believe it is most friendly to the primarily Windows user.
For me, I prefer the KDE interface over the Gnome interface. Ubuntu comes with Gnome, though KDE can be added later ( and switched completely to [or nearly so], afterwards.
Or you can download Kubuntu, which is Ubuntu with KDE in it, from he get go.
Here is a posting that has much info pertaining to exactly what you're wanting to do.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=368607
Here is where to download Kubuntu...
http://www.kubuntu.org/download.php
Here is where to download Ubuntu...
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/downloadmirrors
The one you want is ubuntu-7.10-dvd-amd64.iso
Unless you are going to be using Bit Torrent. There are links for using that, too.
Either way, look at all the info on these pages.
Hope that helps.
Scott
Quote:
Originally Posted by CyrusGNS
It was. Every bit and byte helps. I'm glad you're with us! Welcome!
Thanks for responding. I wasn't sure anyone would. I was looking at Fedora, but Ubuntu seems to have much better support. The link you gave me covers a lot of territory and to be honest, at least to start, I'm not going to get any more familiar with the OS than I have to in order to do the couple things I need the machine to do. But let me ask you a couple of newbie questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] serlv
1. you seem to favor KDE over Gnome - what are they and what's the difference? Is one better for crunching than the other?
2. Will all my peripherals work with Ubuntu out of the box - at least enough to let me get online and download whatever drivers I might need. The Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 uses Realtek for audio and ethernet and I'm getting a Biostar Video card that uses GeForce 7300GS chipset. I've already got the links so as soon as Ubuntu is up, I should be able to dl and install.
3. How is security on Ubuntu. I'm used to running Zone Alarm and SpySweeper on my other machines. Do I need any other software to make the machine secure?
EDIT
4. Canonical charges $250 for one year of desktop support. Do you happen to know if that is per machine and do you think it is worth getting? If it's per user and Ubuntu works reasonably well, I'll happily dump XP.
I really appreciate the help and information.
My output was down substantially today. A pair of Ballistix 8000s went bad on a quad rig, causing zero output. That was fixed this morning. Another 16 rigs had to be moved temporarily to a warm location for the weekend due to construction work in part of the 'war room', causing more output loss. But they will be moved back Monday or Tuesday.
DDTUNG:cool:
@twilyth
Gnome and KDE are desktop graphic interfaces. I don't think one is better for crunching than the other.
When you install Ubuntu, it will detect what hardware you're using. You should be able to use internet as soon as you hit the desktop. Firefox is also included. Support for things like audio and graphics cards varies.
Ubuntu comes with a lot of software that's easy to install when you use something called the Synaptic Package Manager (see screenshot below). You'll find it in one of the desktop drop-down menus.
Below is a link to a how-to guide:
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Gutsy
Occasionally you will have to use command line. You do that using the Terminal (another drop-down menu item) which is similar to the command prompt box in Windows. The key command is "sudo" (short for "super user do"). This allows you to run commands as the root user.
As long as you're connected to the internet, Ubuntu will download security updates. You have the option of installing some or all of them (I'd recommend installing all of them).
There is anti-virus software available for Linux. Some of it is free, while other programs cost money. There is also firewall software made specifically for Linux.
Don't worry, we'll try and "carry" you till then!:p:Quote:
Originally Posted by DDTUNG
There isn't enough PC power in my town to cover just what you have down for a couple days!:rofl:
I just like the feel and the intuitiveness of KDE. I do not believe either one has any advantage when it comes to crunching. There is other Desktop Managers as well, some of them quite cool. Those are the big two, though.
I wouldn't bother with a paid support package at all. There is plenty of help available both here and all over the net. A lot of help.
I think Bob covered the rest.
~~~~
Victor, you have me curious with the construction in the war room. What do you have going on there?
Thats what someone said on the gentoo freenode irc chan. I prefer kde. Its very fast, and just nice to work with.Quote:
<AmazingPudding> for me it's like KDE just gets better and gnome wants to become a single button that is grayed out
A picture is worth a couple words :up: Nice ski slope for 5 months isn't it!
http://statsnstones.tswb.org/ChartPi...6-23a5a7cb53f9
Just to add to what Scott and SB have already said...Quote:
Originally Posted by twilyth
I'm a total Linux n00B and about a week ago I installed Ubuntu 7.10 64bit on a Q6600.
It just installed from the disc without me having to do anything apart from selecting region, passwords etc - GPU, LAN, Wireless LAN etc.....everything just worked. The only thing I had to do was go to the Synaptic Package Manager and ask it to install Boinc for me which it did automatically without a hitch.
There are plenty of video packages to download there too, so I doubt you will have any problems.
Serlv, Sierra and brot - thanks very much for the input. Kubuntu it is. And Ady, thanks for the little shot of Thorazine. I feel a lot better knowing that this should be relatively painless. I'm one of those people who asks the dentist for nitrous and Novocaine when I go in for a cleaning. They never give it to me, but I still ask.
You can run many Linux distros off the CD. This allows you to test-drive the OS before deciding whether you want to install it on your HDD. The biggest disadvantage to running the OS off the CD is that boot-up times are slower.
Linux tends to be more text-based than Windows. With Windows, you spend a lot of time clicking on stuff. With Linux, you have to do more typing to get things accomplished. Some people enjoy that, while others don't.
I saw something about LiveCD on the Ubuntu web site and it looked interesting. But Ady's comments clinched it for me so I'm going to jump on it with both feet. If there are any major problems, you guys will be the first to hear me whining about it. The only thing I'm a little apprehensive about is the Biostar video card. But since Nvidia has Linux drivers for the 7300GS chipset it uses, I think I should be ok. I'm a little miffed that Gigabyte tells you to go the chipset vendor for Linux drivers, but since almost everybody seems to use Realtek for embedded peripherals like audio, I expect Ubuntu will handle that fine without any additional downloads.Quote:
Originally Posted by sierra_bound
Onboard audio should not be a problem with Ubuntu. For a long time, there were no Linux drivers available for Creative X-Fi cards. That kept a lot of people away from Linux. The situation has changed in recent months. There are now beta drivers available.
You may not need to install any Linux chipset drivers. I used to run Ubuntu on my old DFI NF4 board. Ubuntu gave me internet access and onboard sound without the need for additional drivers.
Cool!!! I've downloaded the iso. With a little luck I should be able to start the build tomorrow night. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by sierra_bound
There are no problems with the video card. I own a 6600gt myself and my brother has a 7600gt - And both work very well in linux.
In kubuntu those should work out of the box, but without any 3d acceleration. If you want 3d then you just have to use the "install restricted drivers" tool, should be in the k-menu.
OK, now I'm feeling almost c0cky - BRING IT ON!!!!! BOOOO-YAHHHHHH!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by brot
When you boot with the ISO, it will first boot off the live CD anyway before then giving you the option of an full install - so you can give it a quick whizz first :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by twilyth
Thought I'd take a look. :) Just booted to a live environment; 7.10 64-bit. Very nice! Gonna take a lokk around. Of course that means this 8 core rig is not producing for a while, but gotta explore ( during commercials..., the Patriots-Colts game is on ).Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] Adywebb
XtremeSystems 4,489,708
Easynews 4,332,684
Today's numbers
Hmm... Like this then?
n00000000000000000000000bies!:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by CyrusGNS
It's like this:
XtremeSystems 4,489,708
Easynews 4,332,684
LOL.
Movieman dealt with it.
Way to go team. :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
MOAR! HIGHER! MORE POINTS!
Push for it!
Must beat easynews....
For The Hoarde!!!
;)
I think it's time we start working towards that nice round 5 million a day.
Time to beat the bushes for some new members.
50 members at 10K a day will just about get us there or in the new math:
one- 2/3 DDT..:)
Yessir, boss!Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
One new system online, as of 3 minutes ago.
It's not 2/3 of a DDT. :(
However, it is an additional 6.25 percent of DCManiak.... :)
It should be good for an additional 10+ K/day.
We'll get there.
Don't you guys ever sleep?:ROTF:
Mornin, I'm off to work.....
sleep? What's that? :shrug:
:yawn2: :coffee:
An act that I wish I was still doing right now:p:Quote:
Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by mike047
That's what us OLD guys do:ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
Another good Monday for us.:) Time to bury Easynews.:hehe:
XtremeSystems - 4,621,555
Easynews - 4,342,593
very nice, I know I added a few laptops on last week. Must have helped a bit :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by sierra_bound
Every little bit helps.:) Would be nice if we average over 4.5 million this week.
:up: :up: :up: :up: :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by sierra_bound
My apologies to the team for failing to add the 3 rigs I promised in the last two weeks. Njkid32 simply did not send me the quad chips he was supposed to.:(
DDTUNG:cool:
O-K Dave, it's road trip time! :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by DDTUNG
Hey, but since he is recovering we can only beat him for ten minutes at a time. Get your sock filled with sand and I will be waiting for you to pick me up. :ROTF: :rofl:
XtremeSystems - 4,498,612
Easynews - 4,224,180
Keepin' it up it appears:yepp:
:up: Ahh, a man that does it the right way!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blauhung
Good going team!:clap:
XtremeSystems 4,425,724
Easynews 4,285,445
another fine day
Ideed, we are keeping production at a pretty high level.
Good going, team!
Thieving bastage. :shakes: :p:
-SS
XtremeSystems 4,382,943
Easynews 4,236,868
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShootStraight
Ummmm, pie! Yum! :D :ROTF:
Great going guys. Pity I can't be in for the fun. The last two 26-hour cancer units I downloaded before mymove (on the crappy P3) expire tomorrow and I don't expect to have internet then.
I'm glad I downed 2000 cands from D2OL, at least they're valid for a month.
XtremeSystems 4,356,929 :up:
Easynews 4,329,188
Close but the good way!:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by [cTx] mysticmerlin
And Merlin? Magenta? Pink?
Now way pal, RED, we're going for blood!:D
He got his colors confused, he was thinking TUTUQuote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
Nah, Need a change. Same old shiz will make you like MovieMan old and tired :D
I'll show you old and tired you sheep fluffing Ohioian you!:p:Quote:
Originally Posted by [cTx] mysticmerlin
< grabs the popcorn and starts hitting F5 to watch the fight.............
What fight? Two sounds..Me hitting him..Him hitting the floor...:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by phelan1777
. :up:
:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
To slow Scott :stick:Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] serlv
Nah, never hit you..a hug maybe..unless that school board would think it was unlawfull..:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by [cTx] mysticmerlin
Damn, didn't even see that. Was looking at the wordplay between OMD and the youngins'.Quote:
Originally Posted by [cTx] mysticmerlin
And yeah, I'm slow. Been working much OT; burnt out.
Now my dear friend, I have a hunch what OMD means but why don't you explain it for all of us?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by [XC] serlv
Old Man Dave :stick: