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Sekerob
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U R talking about a proxy server that collects the reporting files from all the clients behind it and than send en-block at a time of choice? Not aware if a life one exists. There's a way to 'sneakernet' to have all work report from one machine, but think in effect u are than having multiple registrations on 1 device. Commonly each machine reports it's own work.
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zombie67 [MM]
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Curious on how the quad does on these projects. Hard to say. I've never run it 100% WCG. It fluctuates between 1200-1800 per day with a mixture of WCG, SETI, Einstein, Rosetta, and the occasional Pirates and SIMAP. When it runs 100% SETI, it gets over 3100/day, using alexkan's excellent optimized science application. I almost bought one but clad I didn't. Waiting on the 4 core (per chip) mac pro to come out. Yep, I will be at the front of the line when a dual quad MacPro gets released. Thought about getting a few mac minis and networking them but not sure yet. What do mean networking them? They will each run their own BOINC client, each running one WU per core. My iMac 24 inch seems to do a pretty good job. Do you have each machine connect to report results or are you networked to have one computer report all work done? Not sure I follow your question. They are all connected to a switch or wi-fi via ethernet; all sharing the same internet connection. My 24" iMac (2.33ghz) has a RAC of 2300 on SETI (again, with alexkan's app). Very fast!  [Edit 1 times, last edit by zombie67 at Jan 11, 2007 3:35:23 AM] |
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Bearcat
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Not sure I follow your question. They are all connected to a switch or wi-fi via ethernet; all sharing the same internet connection. My 24" iMac (2.33ghz) has a RAC of 2300 on SETI (again, with alexkan's app). Very fast! I thought maybe I could network other computers, have them report to one computer todo the upload/download instead of each one logging onto the net to do this. Looks like each one has to. Thanks for the reply. Randy ----------------------------------------
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zombie67 [MM]
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I thought maybe I could network other computers, have them report to one computer todo the upload/download instead of each one logging onto the net to do this. Looks like each one has to. Thanks for the reply. Randy I see. Why are you trying to turn on/off network connection? Are you on dial-up? |
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Bearcat
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I am on DSL but don't like to leave my connection open. I configured my device to only log on between 7 and 8 am and set for 1 day to connect. I get enough work to do so when I connect I have a days work done. Still playing with the settings to get where I want it to be. Kind of hesitant leaving the iMac running all the time as it stays pretty warm even with the display off. Not sure how the casing holds up to constant heat on these iMacs. Will do with what I have until I decide on multiple mac minis or a mac pro with 8 cores (when they come out). Enjoying this so far though. Later
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Sekerob
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Bearcat, It's a bit arduous, but u could script/schedule for one your PC's to control the DSL router to connect/disconnect from the internet at the same times as u've scheduled your clients to connect to the BOINC servers.
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zombie67 [MM]
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I am on DSL but don't like to leave my connection open. :shrug: Suit yourself, but as long as your machines are behind a NAT router (all modern routers are NAT), you're behind the best firewall possible. And if you have your Mac's SW firewall turned on as well, you are perfectly safe. Kind of hesitant leaving the iMac running all the time as it stays pretty warm even with the display off. Not sure how the casing holds up to constant heat on these iMacs. Not to worry. I have had my 24" 2.33ghz iMac running 100% "Run Always" for months now. It's fine. |
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:shrug: Suit yourself, but as long as your machines are behind a NAT router (all modern routers are NAT), you're behind the best firewall possible. And if you have your Mac's SW firewall turned on as well, you are perfectly safe. zobie67 is correct, Bearcat. No virus gets through a firewall, these days. The problem is always with an application such as Outlook or Internet Explorer that is allowed to pick up information through a firewall. If you hook up your computer to the Internet without a firewall, it will be discovered in minutes. With a firewall, it is perfectly safe until you venture out or bring in some email or other files. Just by using a Mac, you avoid almost all the malware lurking on the Internet. Lawrence |
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Bearcat
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I am pretty confident in macs. My DSL goes into my linksys wireless router. I still get about 1 intrusion a month though. So far I like one connection a day with enough work until the next day. Once I get multiple macs going I'll probable change so I won't have to log each one on each day. Currently looking at some refurbished mac minies (intel) to add. Later
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zombie67 [MM]
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My DSL goes into my linksys wireless router. I still get about 1 intrusion a month though. Successful intrusions? Or intrusion attempts. Are you sure? How can you tell? Do they make it past your Mac's FW too? |
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