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Computer Donation to those willing to run F@H

I have a new idea here.
It seems that a lot of F@H contributors have a lot of computers laying around in their home doing just F@A work.
Occurs to me that, those computer can be better utilized, such as donating to someone who needs a computer to do basic internet and write papers.

It would be beneficial, if those of us that have the computers, are willing to donate to those in need. In return, those individuals who need the computer, must do their best to keep the computer on 24/7 to crunch for Distributed Computing, and preferably using the username of the donor. The idea is somewhat similar to "Adopt a rig", only that I am talking about computers based on recent technology, such as the Core 2 Duo/Quads.

At this moment, I have several computers doing just F@H or BOINC. I am willing to give out these computers to those that have a use for it, but must run the Distributed Computing program under my username.

I know that electricity would add up, but it doesn't really matter to those that would leave their computer on all the time. In addition, I am talking about the new Core 2 Duo CPUs, which is a whole lot more efficient than the Pentium 4 era.

This program would be especially suitable for those going to college or going to live in dorms where electricity is covered.

Some of the Rule's I've come up with are:
1. The donor or receiver decides who pays for shipping to the receiver. Preferably the receiver should pay.
2. The receiver must do his/her best to keep the machine on 24/7, running the distributed computing program as specified by the donor. The donor can ask the receiver to run the Distributed computing client under the donor's name.
3. The computer can be used for internet, basic word processing, etc. If the receiver is going to run "CPU intensive" tasks, it must be limited to only few hours a day, as these computers are suppose to run for Distributed computing projects.
4. Poor college students should receive priority, as well as non-profit organizations who are helping out for other causes.

Please give me any feedbacks, suggestions, and what to add to the rules.

To the moderators: If this is a good idea, please add it as a STICKY.
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Re: Computer Donation to those willing to run F@H

That's a generous idea.

Instead of paying for shipping, arrange local donations, where the receiver can pick up the computer, or you can drop it off.
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Re: Computer Donation to those willing to run F@H

The rules will be difficult to enforce - but I like the idea.

I have already donatated several computers and numerous parts to others I know in return for a promise to continue to use them for DC work - and so far I have not been let down cool
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Re: Computer Donation to those willing to run F@H

The rig can be given to those who have shown consistent participation on WCG. At least the chance of it running will be higher.
The rules will be difficult to enforce - but I like the idea.

I have already donatated several computers and numerous parts to others I know in return for a promise to continue to use them for DC work - and so far I have not been let down cool

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Re: Computer Donation to those willing to run F@H

Nice idea but last I looked WCG wasn't the only DC project out there tongue

If you wanna throw a bunch of core 2's or Quads my way I'll utilise them well....and I know just the place biggrin tongue
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Re: Computer Donation to those willing to run F@H

I am not throwing it away. Just donating them out.
I've been with WCG sicne 2004.
If you wanna run it for me, I will consider giving one out your way. But you must make your best to run it 24/7 and under my username.
If the machine broke, then end of story. If must not sell it within 2 yr period.
Nice idea but last I looked WCG wasn't the only DC project out there tongue

If you wanna throw a bunch of core 2's or Quads my way I'll utilise them well....and I know just the place biggrin tongue

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Re: Computer Donation to those willing to run F@H

Hi all
it is a good idea. Last year I donate one to carity institution with BOINC installed inside but I can't comply that they are using BOINC until now once the WCG user was installed by the institution... Unfortunatelly I don't remember the right name to check at WCG members...

Anyway I think that will be great keep this idea live here and ask for crunchers join in this global effort, and from times to times arise again with this thread to be light the motivation... Regards. Giba. coffee
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Re: Computer Donation to those willing to run FA@H

A very interesting initiative, but both Donator and Donatee need to carefully review the security elements. Strongly suggest to only use the so-called "Weak-Account key " of BOINC when crunching for an account that is not owned/controlled by the 'custodian' of the computers. WCG and some other projects I think have as yet not implemented this feature (see previous discussions for work around)
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Re: Computer Donation to those willing to run FA@H

As far as I know, only SETI@Home have the "Weak account key" implemented. It is up to WCG to start.
A very interesting initiative, but both Donator and Donatee need to carefully review the security elements. Strongly suggest to only use the so-called "Weak-Account key " of BOINC when crunching for an account that is not owned/controlled by the 'custodian' of the computers. WCG and some other projects I think have as yet not implemented this feature (see previous discussions for work around)

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