How to create and edit files using the GEdit Text Editor. This is like Windows Notepad and just as simple. I will use the BoincTasks config files gui_rpc_auth.cfg and remote_hosts.cfg as examples.
Applications > Accessories > Terminal When terminal opens type the following then hit enter: sudo /usr/bin/gedit Enter your password. gedit should now be open.
For Boinc installed from the command line using apt-get:
Click on Open then in the left column click on File System on right column double click on etc scroll down to boinc-client and double click.
For Boinc installed from download:
Click on Open then in the left column click on File System on right column double click on home scroll down to your login name and double click and double click on BOINC.
For Dotsch Boinc/Linux installs:
Click on Open then in the left column click on File System on right column double click on home scroll down to boinc and double click and double click on BOINC.
If Boinc was installed another way just replace the directory names above with the location your config files are in.
If you are in the correct directory now, depending on the way Boinc was installed, you should see gui_rpc_auth.cfg in the right column. Double click on gui_rpc_auth.cfg. On my install the file is empty. If there is anything shown in the window delete it all using the Backspace or Delete keys. Now click on Save. Now File > Close.
Now click on File > Open or the Open Icon. Double click on remote_hosts.cfg. If remote_hosts.cfg is not listed then click on Cancel at bottom right corner. Then click on File > New.
Go to the end of the file and type in the IP number of the machine that BoincTasks is running on. It should be something like 192.168.1.100 or 10.10.10.100
now save and close. You can restart Boinc or reboot the machine. BoincTask should see your Linux cruncher now.
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