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Former Member
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The new Version WCG 7.2.42 seems to be the 32 bit version, is there a 64 WCG version available?
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Former Member
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It says 7.2..47 on the download page but you're getting .42? It makes no difference as the 32bit agent handles 64bit sciences well.
Looking at it from android tablet the page claims I've not selected faah. I have on the school profile, suspecting this probably checks default only. The forum pages keep appearing with the old headers, then with some delay the new header/logo slides over. The address bar shows the old chevron icon. Is that right? |
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Former Member
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My mistake, meant .47. I still think there should be a 64 bit version otherwise why does Boinc offer a 64 bit 42 version?
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For windows there's to me no reason, plus it reduces chance of error when instaling to 32 bit systems which are still around and will be for years to come.
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Ian_UK
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Totally agree with Scribe. Also can someone explain why this version is better than the Official 7.2.42 Windows 64 Bit variant (or Beta 7.3.x versions). I would have expected to see an explanation of the differences to allow an informed decision to download. I know
---------------------------------------- communication isn't a strong point for WCG, but ANY Professional IT company would be expected to produce a Software Release Note! |
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uplinger
Former World Community Grid Tech Joined: May 23, 2005 Post Count: 3952 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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We release versions of the software which have gone through a security review. Also, as you mention 7.3.x is a beta release with changes daily to the source code.
As for 64 bit or 32 bit recommendation, we choose the 32 bit version because every computer running windows can use that version of the client. But if we were to recommend the 64 bit not every computer would be able to run the client. A 32 bit client on a 64 bit machine will try to download 64 bit science applications even though the agent is 32 bit. Also, the differences between 7.2.42 and 7.2.47 are minor, but one of the changes is a fix to a screen saver bug that was discovered during our testing. Thanks, -Uplinger |
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OldChap
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Former Member
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There's plenty of information on installing the new release, but absolutely nothing that I can find on migrating from the current 6.10.58 release. If it is really as simple as a re-install, please say so within the WCG web pages. But if there is a need to complete currently running WUs before the upgrade, or another special activity, please say that too. The lack of information just tells me not to do it!
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uplinger
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Apis,
The upgrade path is very simple, just download and install over the top of the previous version. It should prompt you to reboot after the install is complete. Once that is done, you will be running the latest version of the agent. The work units do not need to be completed, they will restart from checkpoint after reboot. Thanks, -Uplinger |
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Ian_UK
Senior Cruncher England Joined: Oct 15, 2006 Post Count: 153 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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uplinger: Thanks for info regarding info that only minor changes between 7.2.42 and 7.2.47. I therefore will stick with the 64 Bit Berkeley Windows version.
----------------------------------------For anyone else missing info on improvements to BOINC: Info on BOINC Changes Up to 7.2.42 Release Notes: http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Release_Notes Version History: http://boinc.berkeley.edu/trac/wiki/VersionHistory BOINC 7.2/7.3 Change Log and News provides info for Alpha/Beta Releases http://boinc.berkeley.edu/dev/forum_thread.php?id=8378&postid=52848 ---------------------------------------- [Edit 1 times, last edit by Ian_UK at Mar 27, 2014 1:12:40 AM] |
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