Latest boinc version thread

[rcofell]

Last updated: 2-10-08

Figured we might as well have a thread to bump up every time there's a new Boinc version.

Notes: I've listed everything by version and sometimes the same version isn't compiled for all platforms, so just look further down the list if you don't see your OS. Also, if there isn't an unstable version listed for a certain OS that means the latest version has probably been considered stable and is in the recommended catagory.

Latest Unstable/Alpha/Beta:
- 5.10.41(Feb. 7th 2008):
--> Windows X86
--> Windows X86_64
--> Mac OSX GUI
--> Mac OSX Command-line

- 6.1.0(Aug. 29th 2007): This was apparently compiled for demonstration and is no where near complete in terms of V6's intended features, although it does seem to work stable enough for numerous members.
--> Windows X86
--> Windows X86_64
--> Mac OSX GUI
--> Mac OSX Command-line

- 6.1.8(Aug. 29th 2007): Not really sure what's new with this.
--> Windows X86

Latest Recommended/Stable:
- 5.10.30(Nov. 13th 2007):
--> Windows X86
--> Windows X86_64

- 5.10.34(Jan. 8th 2008):
--> Mac OSX GUI
--> Mac OSX Command-line

- 5.10.28(Oct. 31th 2007):
--> Linux X86
--> Linux X86_64

WCG Version:
- 5.10.30(Nov. 26th 2007): At the moment this seems to be the latest version, although I'm not quite sure how the WCG versions differ from the standard Berkeley releases, it does seem to be a slightly larger installer. Addy mentioned something about the included option to remove the UD agent during installation and perhaps some visual differences, other than that I have no clue how much they differ.
--> Windows x86


All Versions:
An archive of all previous and current versions are kept by Berkeley at here or here.
There's also a download page that just has the latest unstable and recommended versions here.

Since the Linux clients don't appear to be updated very often, it would be possible to compile your own instead. These links should help how to compile, how to obtain the source code with svn, and the tags directory. I'd suggest checking out a version from the tags directory, that way you create from a known version number(it may mess with projects by having a rogue/invalid version) and don't try any compiler optimizations(they'll only inflate the benchmark, which we don't want).

[Ashraf]

Just installed it. Liked the new setup screen and the new icon. It won't let me to connect. It kept saying Connection Failed. Weird, but I switched back to the stable version.

[njkid32]

I've had this running and its been totally fine on my laptop.

[max0]

if i upgrade what will happen to the run ive half crunched?

[Movieman]

if i upgrade what will happen to the run ive half crunched?

Nothing..If you shut down boinc, then upgrade it will overwrite and start where you left off..UNLESS you installed as a service.
I'd suggest version 5.10.13 for windows machines.

[rcofell]

Hmmm, I wouldn't think having it installed as a service would make a difference when upgrading

But like Dave said, it should pick up right where it left of when you shutdown before upgrading, since it'll only overwrite the executable/binary files.

[Movieman]

Hmmm, I wouldn't think having it installed as a service would make a difference when upgrading

But like Dave said, it should pick up right where it left of when you shutdown before upgrading, since it'll only overwrite the executable/binary files.

Yea, it does..found that out the hard way when I upped Meshmesh machine from 5.4.11 to 5.10.13 a few weeks ago.

[Mad_Man]

so, with service install, how do i upgrade?
is 6.10 worth it?

[rcofell]

Well, I just went from 5.10.13 to 6.1.0 with no problem, both service installs. Just shutdown boinc and installed right over it, seems to be fine and kept all the previous work. Perhaps Dave's difficulties were due to such a a large jump in version, who knows. Either way it would be a good idea to backup the folder first.

As for is it worth upgrading? I honestly can't say, unless you like keeping up to date with the latest version.

[Movieman]

Well, I just went from 5.10.13 to 6.1.0 with no problem, both service installs. Just shutdown boinc and installed right over it, seems to be fine and kept all the previous work. Perhaps Dave's difficulties were due to such a a large jump in version, who knows. Either way it would be a good idea to backup the folder first.

As for is it worth upgrading? I honestly can't say, unless you like keeping up to date with the latest version.

Good to know, thanks pal!

[sierra_bound]

Just an FYI. The status of 5.10.20 has been changed from beta to recommended for Windows x32 & x64, as well as Mac OS X.

http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php

[Jaco]

Just an FYI. The status of 5.10.20 has been changed from beta to recommended for Windows x32 & x64, as well as Mac OS X.

http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php

any reason why i should upgrade from 5.10.13 ?
All I see is improved Vista compatibility , but i'm using WinXP

5.10.13 used to be recommended, isn't it? Now it's not even on their site anymore ?

[Movieman]

Just an FYI. The status of 5.10.20 has been changed from beta to recommended for Windows x32 & x64, as well as Mac OS X.

http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php

Speaking of recomended, had a long back and forth with the WCG people on versions and the discrepancies between them.
I think I have them talked into recomending that people move from 5.8.16 to the 5.10.13 or better versions.

[sierra_bound]

any reason why i should upgrade from 5.10.13 ?
All I see is improved Vista compatibility , but i'm using WinXP

5.10.13 used to be recommended, isn't it? Now it's not even on their site anymore ?

If you are happy with 5.10.13, then there's no reason to switch. I don't think you will see any major improvement in daily production with 5.10.20.

5.10.20 had in been on the site for awhile as a beta. That's usually a sign that it would move to recommended status.

[vocch]

V.6 had no connection...so installed 5.10.20 and working ok.

[njkid32]

Well, I'm happy with version 6 because I dont get network timeouts and other issue all the other x64 installers had. Now, I have noticed on version 6 it only likes vista and not xp... I couldnt get it to connect to host on xp but installed without any probs on vista

[sierra_bound]

Been getting good daily point production with 6.1.0, even on a 32-bit OS. The 32-bit CPU benchmarks are not that impressive, at least on my system. But daily production has gone up a little. Have not had any problems.

[Bail_w]

Where you get 6.1.0? i am getting keep cant not connect error on 5.10.20!!

[sierra_bound]

Where you get 6.1.0? i am getting keep cant not connect error on 5.10.20!!

See first post

6.1.0 is not on the main BOINC download site because it was created for presentation purchases only at some workshop that BOINC holds in Geneva. But it runs fine. No problems with errors, etc.

The date for the official V6 release has not been announced yet. It will feature a new graphics generating program. And you will be able to install it only as a service. BOINC will be eliminating the single and multi-user options.

http://boinc.berkeley.edu/trac/milestone/6.0

[doakh]

I don't mind getting the latest version of something.
I am running 6.1.0 on Vista x64 without a hitch.


HAPPY MOTORING

[TRG]

I had some very annoying problems over the last few days with 5.10.20 on X64 Vista. BOINC would run fine, and all the connections were fine. But when I would turn my computer on and off (like turning it off at night and turning it on in the morning) all my tasks would suddenly be 100%.
Of course that's not possible so they would all account for errors on the WCG site.

VERY VERY VERY ANNOYING.

I've switched to 6.1 X64 now, I hope it solves the problem.

[Movieman]

I had some very annoying problems over the last few days with 5.10.20 on X64 Vista. BOINC would run fine, and all the connections were fine. But when I would turn my computer on and off (like turning it off at night and turning it on in the morning) all my tasks would suddenly be 100%.
Of course that's not possible so they would all account for errors on the WCG site.

VERY VERY VERY ANNOYING.

I've switched to 6.1 X64 now, I hope it solves the problem.

You turn your machine OFF?

[DAK1640]

I had some very annoying problems over the last few days with 5.10.20 on X64 Vista. BOINC would run fine, and all the connections were fine. But when I would turn my computer on and off (like turning it off at night and turning it on in the morning) all my tasks would suddenly be 100%.
Of course that's not possible so they would all account for errors on the WCG site.

VERY VERY VERY ANNOYING.

I've switched to 6.1 X64 now, I hope it solves the problem.

Observations:
Running 5.10.20

XP64 Blows away XP32...Same settings, OC etc...XP32 =84C/Hr XP64=108C/Hr...

Hope this helps.

[TRG]

You turn your machine OFF?

Ehmm err.. well.. I.. and.. my girlfriend.. and the energy bills (damn, I knew people would attack me!!!)

I BOUGHT A SECOND QUAD WITHOUT ANY NEED SO PLEASE DO NOT ATTACK ME ON THIS ONE!!

Observations:
Running 5.10.20

XP64 Blows away XP32...Same settings, OC etc...XP32 =84C/Hr XP64=108C/Hr...

Hope this helps.

Every observation helps! There is indeed a big difference in XP32/XP64. My VISTA X64 quad got 25~30% higher benchmarks in BOINC over my XP32 quad. Another good reason to install VISTA on both of them..

Note: 5.10.20 on XP32 (the other quad) works fine..

[Movieman]

Ehmm err.. well.. I.. and.. my girlfriend.. and the energy bills (damn, I knew people would attack me!!!)

I BOUGHT A SECOND QUAD WITHOUT ANY NEED SO PLEASE DO NOT ATTACK ME ON THIS ONE!!

Just teasing my friend..Really, totally in jest.
Everyone is different and I don't judge..But I do tease and only to people I like!