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Climate Predictor - no dual processor computers.
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Denville, NJ.
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I was wondering why I couldn't get my Climate Predictor program to even start up. No work downloaded, nothing. All I got in the BOINC message area was "Deferring communication with project for xx hours, xx minutes....". After reading through the FAQ section I found that the project simply doesn't have the resources to rewrite the code for dual processor computers. And they have no plans to do so. So I detached the project and freed up resources for SETI, Protein, and Einstein. Just a heads up for aspiring Climate team members with DP Macs.
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Mile High City
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I think the dual processor info in the FAQ really dealt with CPDN classic which was a dedicated client. With CPDN BOINC they shouldn't have to do anything, as the BOINC client itself handles the number of threads being ran. It will simply run two different work units at once to take advantage of dual processors. They have been having a number of issues on and off on that project including download issues. Check the BOINC Questions and Answer areas to report problems and to see what is going on. The FAQ is a static document and doesn't reflect real time issues.
However, SETI, Predictor and Einstein will appreciate the increased work on their behalf.
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: USA, Virginia
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Originally Posted by Shaktai
I think the dual processor info in the FAQ really dealt with CPDN classic which was a dedicated client. With CPDN BOINC they shouldn't have to do anything, as the BOINC client itself handles the number of threads being ran. It will simply run two different work units at once to take advantage of dual processors. They have been having a number of issues on and off on that project including download issues. Check the BOINC Questions and Answer areas to report problems and to see what is going on. The FAQ is a static document and doesn't reflect real time issues.
However, SETI, Predictor and Einstein will appreciate the increased work on their behalf.
You are correct. On my dual Mac G4 the project sent 3 models. One of them has an earlier return fate that the other two and so it get more time. The system averages 19 hours between trickles. At 72 trickles per model this may take a while.
What I would like is a set of detailed instruction on running the model visualizer. I have seen some sketchy explanations of running the model through the terminal window, but if you are not familiar with the commands you will not be able to get it to work (I have tried). It would be really nice if some bright Mac guy was to create some software for this function that did not require the use of the terminal. If that can't be done maybe a Mac guy that has it working (the boinc) version could write up some detailed instructions so the rest of us could figure it out.
It is a real shame that it is becoming a PC world for this stuff. 
Regards
Phil
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