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Thread: When will WCG support Mac Graphics? |
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Hi, I just joined WCG, and was very disappointed to learn that project graphics aren't available for my Intel Mac. (OS X 10.4.8, BOINC manager 5.4.9)
As a longtime SETI@home contibutor, having the screensaver graphics was one of the joys I got in exchange for allowing my computer to do the computational work. Unfortunately, I don't get that reward at WCG. I have decided not to participate in WCG until Mac graphics are supported. Please make Mac graphics a priority. Thanks, Hagrid |
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
You can run WCG and use another screensaver at the same time. After all, watching a few molecules do their thing really isn't gripping video.
But the WCG grid techs have put a lot of effort into adding Mac support, and adding graphics support. Other BOINC users have only had WCG graphics for a matter of days. I'm sure Mac support will be added as soon as possible. WCG don't make promises they can't keep about release dates, but in this case I'm afraid I can't even give a ballpark estimate. I don't think Mac graphics are the highest priority right now, but I'll pass your request on. |
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Former Member
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Hi, just came back after 9 months to see if Macs were supported yet for screensaver graphics. Alas, no. Guess i'll suspend WCG for another 9 months or so.
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Former Member
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Why do you need graphics?
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Sekerob
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There is the Phase III FA@H Beta ongoing presently FOR ALL PLATFORMS. Maybe someone who has a MAC beta job can tell if graphics are included.
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armstrdj
Former World Community Grid Tech Joined: Oct 21, 2004 Post Count: 695 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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Yes the next version of FAAH, which is in beta testing now, includes graphics for all platforms.
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
The purpose of these projects is to provide useful data for medical research, not to waste the time of developers on useless graphics and to encourage users to waste enormous amounts of electricity powering monitors which aren't even in use.
I really don't think research scientists should be expected to waste their time writing unnecessary screensavers when they could be doing something productive with their time and there are plenty of screensaver programs already available. |
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Former Member
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We try to keep everyone happy. For some people, graphics are important.
They are not, of course, the most important thing. WCG have a strong sense of priorities. |
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