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@ Beadman: Which astropulse application are you... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
@ Beadman: Which astropulse application are you running? The ported "stock" one provided by Dotsch or the new optimized one released on the 24th?

My first 2 results running Opt AP app on my...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Dec 28, 2008 at 11:48 AM, in Team MacNN
Optimized Astropulse 5.00 for Mac OSX (Intel)... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Optimized Astropulse 5.00 for Mac OSX (Intel) based computers.

Hi Everyone,

A SETI@Home Astropulse optimized application has been released.

This release offers significantly improved...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Dec 24, 2008 at 06:03 PM, in Team MacNN
Question for Zombie re: TSP 806 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi Zombie,

Can you take a look at this please?
iMac w/ C2D +OS 10.5.2 not downloading 2.16 (http://bob.myisland.as/tsp/forum_thread.php?id=129)

Are you running 2.16 on any of yours? Boinc 6.x...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Mar 2, 2008 at 01:28 PM, in Team MacNN
I HAD Leopard on my G4 1.25 but it ran noticeably... 707 Views / 8 Replies  
I HAD Leopard on my G4 1.25 but it ran noticeably slower than Tiger and I saw my seti avg. actually drop.
Got 1.5GB of memory and did a min. Leopard install, but 1.25 is really borderline for use,...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Feb 2, 2008 at 02:14 PM, in Team MacNN
Ok.....time to fess-up. :) Who's getting a new... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Ok.....time to fess-up. :) Who's getting a new V8 Mac Pro?

I know someone is jones'n for one now.....:p

She's sure gonna be a crunchin' beastie! :D
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Jan 10, 2008 at 01:23 AM, in Team MacNN
Hi Gents, Just passing on a recent... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Hi Gents,

Just passing on a recent experience as a few of you w/ iMactels w/ C2D may find this interesting.
Our iMac T7200 is the main family -puter. The wife loves to take highres pics and w/...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Nov 3, 2007 at 08:24 PM, in Team MacNN
Install went fine on iMactel T7200. Had to do... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Install went fine on iMactel T7200. Had to do the BOINC-reinstall as well. No big deal.
VERY nice speedup :cool:

AR=.407423 Credit= 54.24

V7.2mb = 5734.13
V8 = 5104.82 11%...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 9, 2007 at 10:18 PM, in Team MacNN
Hi adream: I'd ask you reconsider doing... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Hi adream:

I'd ask you reconsider doing this as Alex requested we not run his previous LF aps using the old multi. Doing so risks causing contention and consternation in the community. :( In...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 6, 2007 at 04:25 PM, in Team MacNN
Thanks. One of the disadvantages to this long... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Thanks. One of the disadvantages to this long thread. Little gems like this get lost.
I ran 5.4.9 until a few weeks ago. Never happened w/ it.
Interesting also that the V8 pre-releases didn't...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Aug 25, 2007 at 07:29 PM, in Team MacNN
Alex, Seeing a strange error in stderr report. ... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Alex,
Seeing a strange error in stderr report.



Doesn't appear to affect processing or validation.

lib issue?
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Aug 25, 2007 at 04:55 PM, in Team MacNN
Done. iMactel T7200 running 5.23. 1,973 Views / 7 Replies  
Done. iMactel T7200 running 5.23.
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Aug 20, 2007 at 02:21 PM, in Team MacNN
You raise a great point. It is interesting in... 687 Views / 2 Replies  
You raise a great point. It is interesting in that everyone must find their own value/meaning in participating in a forum. Thinking back on this, I started watching the forum as the flurry of opt...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Aug 12, 2007 at 01:49 PM, in Team MacNN
Hey there Boog. Been a while. Hope all is well... 760 Views / 2 Replies  
Hey there Boog.
Been a while. Hope all is well w/ you also.
What's shakin'?

I'll look you up @ Starfire.
Cheers!
Ian
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Aug 12, 2007 at 01:24 PM, in Team MacNN
:cool: Way to go beadman!!! :thumbsup: Next... 613 Views / 2 Replies  
:cool: Way to go beadman!!! :thumbsup:

Next biggie....5M ;)
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Aug 12, 2007 at 01:21 PM, in Team MacNN
Yes it would work, but the new 5.24 main ap will... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Yes it would work, but the new 5.24 main ap will have a new load store adjustment aka credit multiplier.
Older opt. aps will claim incorrect credit based on the older multiplier & when paired w/ the...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Aug 1, 2007 at 10:59 PM, in Team MacNN
Hi Alex, Curious if ICC 10.0 is making it... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Hi Alex,

Curious if ICC 10.0 is making it any easier to work between x86 and PPC or are many of your improvements/approaches are already beyond the basic features and conveniences of 10.0 to where...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Jun 17, 2007 at 12:14 PM, in Team MacNN
Thanks Zombie. :D Needed that. I had visions of... 798 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks Zombie. :D Needed that. I had visions of slaughtered WUs laying everywhere....OHHH!! :eek: The Horror of it!

Better to ask and be safe, than to be the bringer of death and destruction....
Posted by Gecko_r7, on May 11, 2007 at 09:11 PM, in Team MacNN
Upgrading BOINC 5.4.9 to 5.8.17 798 Views / 3 Replies  
It's been a while since I've actually done a BOINC upgrade on Mac and I can't remember the most convenient process. :hmm:
Would like to upgrade to 5.8.17 STABLE, but noticed that I can only get an...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on May 11, 2007 at 04:47 PM, in Team MacNN
Sorry Arkayn. I had actually posted a disclaimer... 953 Views / 12 Replies  
Sorry Arkayn. I had actually posted a disclaimer in my message that Beta was closed to new membership ATM, but existing members could now attach their Mactels. However, I saw on their web-update...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on May 7, 2007 at 07:32 PM, in Team MacNN
ABC@Home Beta OSX x86 953 Views / 12 Replies  
FYI, there is now an OSX x86 Ap available for testing. :cool:
ABC@home beta (http://abcbeta.math.leidenuniv.nl/)

Just attached the Mactel and it immediately DL'd OSX WUs.

Zombie: Come & get...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on May 6, 2007 at 09:29 PM, in Team MacNN
You'll be pleasantly surprised at it's... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
You'll be pleasantly surprised at it's performance. ;)
Mine just hit 2531 RAC w/ pre-release v8, still going up. :cool:

Not too long ago, this was Quad domain.
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Apr 17, 2007 at 01:20 PM, in Team MacNN
halimedia: Congratulations on making the "Top... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
halimedia: Congratulations on making the "Top 100" in the World S@H list. :thumbsup:
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Feb 22, 2007 at 02:31 AM, in Team MacNN
Hi Zombie, My iMac 2.0GHz just hit 2124 &... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Hi Zombie,

My iMac 2.0GHz just hit 2124 & #92 on Top list.
It continues to amaze.
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Jan 3, 2007 at 01:37 PM, in Team MacNN
Just an update on iMactel w/ Alex's latest for... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Just an update on iMactel w/ Alex's latest for those interested:

iMac 2GHz C2D Alex v7.2
RAC: 2008 :cool:

We'll see where this levels out.

Pretty amazing!
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Dec 26, 2006 at 10:51 PM, in Team MacNN
Mac Pros (Xeons), yes. The tape on pin trick. I... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Mac Pros (Xeons), yes. The tape on pin trick. I think there's a couple of posts on the main forum re: details. There's several articles on google. For iMacs, none that I've seen.....not even...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Dec 10, 2006 at 06:36 PM, in Team MacNN
Dang Zombie67, What are you feeding that thing?... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Dang Zombie67, What are you feeding that thing? ;)
Wow!

On a serious note, have you done anything "special"? How much memory?
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Dec 10, 2006 at 03:05 PM, in Team MacNN
X-mas came early. Thanks Santa Alex! :D 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
X-mas came early. Thanks Santa Alex! :D
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Dec 10, 2006 at 03:00 PM, in Team MacNN
Really?:hmm: Thank you for clearing-up the... 1,259 Views / 16 Replies  
Really?:hmm:

Thank you for clearing-up the real intention behind the thread.
You sure saw through my official disguise. :thumbsup:

I've never insulted or berated anyone in this forum and...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Nov 17, 2006 at 03:15 AM, in Team MacNN
OsX Leopard developmental? :\ 781 Views / 2 Replies  
OsX Leopard developmental? :\
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Nov 13, 2006 at 03:37 AM, in Team MacNN
Almost there, Todd. Sooo close! :thumbsup: ... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Almost there, Todd. Sooo close! :thumbsup:
Pulling for you! :)
Maybe tomorrow am?
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Nov 10, 2006 at 12:29 AM, in Team MacNN
-Bump. After 1st 30 days on iMac. S@H ... 1,259 Views / 16 Replies  
-Bump.

After 1st 30 days on iMac.

S@H

iMac 2GHz C2D Alex v7
RAC: 1680 #145 on Top List :eek:
cred/H: 77.21
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Nov 6, 2006 at 03:54 PM, in Team MacNN
Hi Manu, Yes, your G4 did crunch this WU... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Hi Manu,

Yes, your G4 did crunch this WU faster if judging by reported time alone and later model G4s w/ Alex's aps can compete very well w/ some single CPU P4 Netburst chips (Northwoods for ex.)...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Nov 2, 2006 at 09:03 PM, in Team MacNN
Here's a nifty tool from AndyK you may want to... 1,259 Views / 16 Replies  
Here's a nifty tool from AndyK you may want to check.
Pending Credits for BOINC (Seti@Home) (http://www.andyk.de/boinc/pc.php?pid=sah)

I set my hosts up and just bookmarked so I can check from...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 31, 2006 at 03:12 PM, in Team MacNN
Just for fun. What's your best RAC, credit per hour etc. on Apple. 1,259 Views / 16 Replies  
With the recent changes/updates to Apple's product line and the incredible progress Alex has made in giving new life to old soldiers, I thought this thread can be the repository for those that wish...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 31, 2006 at 01:43 PM, in Team MacNN
Hi beadman. It's going to be fun to see where... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Hi beadman.
It's going to be fun to see where your's ends up once is get's steady time under it's belt w/ 7.1. FWIW, iMac seems to have settled @ 1540-1560 RAC & @ 150-165 on the list. Never...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 30, 2006 at 01:05 AM, in Team MacNN
Wow, Beadman! That's cooking! Your times for... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Wow, Beadman! That's cooking! Your times for that AR on v6 are very similar to what my G4 was running. v7 appears to be a huge step forward on G4. From appearances, it's running close to a 2GHz...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 29, 2006 at 11:34 PM, in Team MacNN
I'm totally bummed. I haven't missed a new ap... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
I'm totally bummed. I haven't missed a new ap release since when Java Lizard's was top dog. A shiny new v7.1, and no PPC for me to run it on now. :cry:
G4 is still dead. Apple Genius said HD, I...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 26, 2006 at 04:27 PM, in Team MacNN
Ah ha! So current MBPs were Yonah-based CPUs and... 1,006 Views / 13 Replies  
Ah ha! So current MBPs were Yonah-based CPUs and Apple just announced new C2D models in the past day. That would certainly explain the difference.

Thanks for clarifying Alex!
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 26, 2006 at 02:31 PM, in Team MacNN
Yellow Dog Linux for PS3 in November 710 Views / 1 Replies  
Well this has been rumored for a while, but now appears to be the real deal.

PowerPC Linux for Desktop, Workstation, Server, and HPC Clusters....
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 25, 2006 at 08:46 PM, in Team MacNN
This should answer more of your questions. ... 1,006 Views / 13 Replies  
This should answer more of your questions.
Xubuntu Home Page | Xubuntu.org (http://www.xubuntu.org/)

It uses the Xfce desktop environment.
Xfce - Desktop Environment...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 25, 2006 at 08:13 PM, in Team MacNN
Hey there Beadman. Yeah this iMac has far... 1,006 Views / 13 Replies  
Hey there Beadman.
Yeah this iMac has far surpassed my expectations w/ crunching.
She should reach 1500 RAC I think, perhaps a tad better.
Just amazes me that it runs quicker than the all the...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 25, 2006 at 07:25 PM, in Team MacNN
You might check Xubuntu, it's a lighter distro... 1,006 Views / 13 Replies  
You might check Xubuntu, it's a lighter distro than Ubuntu.
Like any OS, if you disable non-essential processes/applications and all the tossed-in goodies you don't need, you can make it work better...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 25, 2006 at 12:52 PM, in Team MacNN
Just my 2 cents. Depends on your goal.... but... 1,006 Views / 13 Replies  
Just my 2 cents.
Depends on your goal.... but if it runs fine and you can use it for other things, go for it.
Check out Yellow Dog Linux.


As a dedicated crunch box? You must either have an...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 25, 2006 at 01:13 AM, in Team MacNN
UPDATE: As of 10/24. iMac now RAC =1464 & #176 on... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
UPDATE: As of 10/24. iMac now RAC =1464 & #176 on list!
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 22, 2006 at 04:06 PM, in Team MacNN
He's actually been posting on the main board &... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
He's actually been posting on the main board & Beta (and a few time's at Simon's) the past several weeks. He also just posted a new native 64-bit x86 BOINC client on his own site for public...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 22, 2006 at 04:00 PM, in Team MacNN
An interesting post on the S@H main board from... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
An interesting post on the S@H main board from Crunch3r:
Seti for 64bit prosessors?? (http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=34751&nowrap=true#440679)

"P.S. the fastes app. available...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 21, 2006 at 08:31 PM, in Team MacNN
Wow, this is impressive. UPDATE: This... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
Wow, this is impressive.

UPDATE: This morning,the iMactel 2GHz was #220 on Seti's Top Computer list at 1330 RAC (still climbing) after only 17 days and is the #1 ranked "non-quad Mac" :cool:
...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 20, 2006 at 04:59 PM, in Team MacNN
PM'd you. Count me in if I can help w/ G4 1.25 ... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
PM'd you. Count me in if I can help w/ G4 1.25 BTW, also have Shark on iMactel C2D.
Regards.
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 19, 2006 at 12:22 AM, in Team MacNN
Einstein does not permit usage of "non-official"... 1,004 Views / 1 Replies  
Einstein does not permit usage of "non-official" aps as their source is tightly controlled and limited to a few individuals/project developers. Bernd continually releases improved, aka "offical"...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 12, 2006 at 01:41 AM, in Team MacNN
HI Tom, I'll take you up on those... 153,042 Views / 1,309 Replies  
HI Tom,

I'll take you up on those instructions, especially using launchctl. :)
I'm going to try and set-up a headless G4 that I can control via ssh from the iMac.
Would you e-mail to...
Posted by Gecko_r7, on Oct 8, 2006 at 12:52 PM, in Team MacNN
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