Zone 365 distrubuted computing team?
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Big B
HWF Godfather
As in the projects themselves or websites that do distributed computing?
I'll have to ask around, but I was also thinking of a newer project that we'd have a better shot of competing on than the ones I'd listed. We can do them...if there is enough intrest.
Some of the more active sites in this stuff are Anandtech, AMDMB, and [H]ard|OCP
I'll get back with the links of the projects I mentioned when I get the links.:chk:
I'll have to ask around, but I was also thinking of a newer project that we'd have a better shot of competing on than the ones I'd listed. We can do them...if there is enough intrest.
Some of the more active sites in this stuff are Anandtech, AMDMB, and [H]ard|OCP
I'll get back with the links of the projects I mentioned when I get the links.:chk:
Big B
HWF Godfather
Okay, since AMDMB has some good info, I'll just link some info on Folding @ Home off their forums: http://www.amdforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=140345
Genome @ Home: http://www.amdforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125440
SETI @ home: As I currently have over 1000 work units, I'm steering away from SETI, simply because I'd like to be fair and start off on a level playing field with everyone. This is also one of the older distributed computing projects out there, and while Zone365 is small, I think we'd be at a very distinct disadvantage here in the running.
Genome @ Home: http://www.amdforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125440
SETI @ home: As I currently have over 1000 work units, I'm steering away from SETI, simply because I'd like to be fair and start off on a level playing field with everyone. This is also one of the older distributed computing projects out there, and while Zone365 is small, I think we'd be at a very distinct disadvantage here in the running.
Big B
HWF Godfather
I'll have to look into it some more, and I probably won't get to it until next week. Someone will need to establish a team, and I can do that, I just need to get some info on it. I'd do it this weekend, but the family has decided on taking our vacation this weekend, and I work quite a bit next week. Needless to say, it could be a little while before things get rolling. It will happen, it's just a matter of win.
I vote for Folding @ Home myself, but am open to other suggestions.
I vote for Folding @ Home myself, but am open to other suggestions.
syngod
Moderator
I opened an account at United Devices. Follow the link if you want to join the Zone365 United Devices Team.
BigB if you want to do another project PM me, I opened one here since I figure saving lives is better than hunting aliens :).
BigB if you want to do another project PM me, I opened one here since I figure saving lives is better than hunting aliens :).
techdrivegirl
Geek Trainee
Hi Folks,
My name is Tracey and I am new to the board.
I recently began crunching for http://www.Find-A-Drug.org
*the software works very well (THINK)
*Teams are welcome
*Users can select the disease they are crunching for.
*Newbies can get started quickly - and see the results of their efforts with a funky 3D protein molecule.
*For forums such as this one - with such a significant user base - you guys could make a real contribution to the fight for a cure and enhance your communities value and team spirit.
Tracey :)
My name is Tracey and I am new to the board.
I recently began crunching for http://www.Find-A-Drug.org
*the software works very well (THINK)
*Teams are welcome
*Users can select the disease they are crunching for.
*Newbies can get started quickly - and see the results of their efforts with a funky 3D protein molecule.
*For forums such as this one - with such a significant user base - you guys could make a real contribution to the fight for a cure and enhance your communities value and team spirit.
Tracey :)
techdrivegirl
Geek Trainee
P.S. - the post I made is suggested as an addition to your existing efforts - not as an alternative.
Egaladeist
I am the Eg Man
techdrivegirl said:
Another Canadian on board
:good:
You should check out the Folding@Home zone! :D If you haven't already.
techdrivegirl
Geek Trainee
Yes -another Canuck! Hello from Canada.
Question: Do you know if anyone on F@H crunching for two different teams using two different systems on the same network? I'll setup F@H if I won't crash my network or conflict with the FaD I am currently using, but I am a newbie at crunching and still trying to figure out resource allocations.
Tracey :)
Question: Do you know if anyone on F@H crunching for two different teams using two different systems on the same network? I'll setup F@H if I won't crash my network or conflict with the FaD I am currently using, but I am a newbie at crunching and still trying to figure out resource allocations.
Tracey :)
Egaladeist said:
ninja fetus
I'm a thugged out gangsta
Nope, it shouldn't conflict with network problems as it just downloads a work unit, runs it and then uploads the results.
just use the 'no-nonsense command console' one. or whatever. It's very easy to set up, just pop it in a folder, run, follow the instructions!
just use the 'no-nonsense command console' one. or whatever. It's very easy to set up, just pop it in a folder, run, follow the instructions!
ninja fetus
I'm a thugged out gangsta
I'm for it!
techdrivegirl
Geek Trainee
Thanks Ninja Fetus - I'll get loaded up today.
Tracey :)
Tracey :)
ProcalX
all grown up
Having two different computers running different distributed projects in the same network is fine.
The way a network communicates (in a basic form before anyone rants at me) is by sending "Packets" of information through the network, depending on what type of network you have (Star, Ring or Bus - the 3 most common).
Most likely you have a star or ring network(most likely a star), as this is the most commonly used network layout. Star, Ring, Bus or any other network topologies are merely names for one method of network communication and the design of the network (the layout)
Although all networks may look the same, layout wise, all networks use a specific method of moving / communicating data around the network, each different network topology was originally designed for different environments.
On a star network each computer can “receive” the data, however if it is not “addressed” to that computer it ignores it and does not “read” the data, but the data carries on until it finds its destination.
A computer will send a test “Packet” that basically is sent to all the computers, if the computer can receive it, the “Packet” is received, and the target computer sends information back to your computer saying “I’m here and can receive packets” (hehe)
Ie giving confirmation that you can start / send whatever you want to do which requires network communication.
*(Topologies being the name given to represent a specific theory and method of network layout and communication)
(obviously this is not 100% accurate factual wise, but it gives her a basic understanding of a network)
Have alook at this if you like:
http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module7/task2.htm
The way a network communicates (in a basic form before anyone rants at me) is by sending "Packets" of information through the network, depending on what type of network you have (Star, Ring or Bus - the 3 most common).
Most likely you have a star or ring network(most likely a star), as this is the most commonly used network layout. Star, Ring, Bus or any other network topologies are merely names for one method of network communication and the design of the network (the layout)
Although all networks may look the same, layout wise, all networks use a specific method of moving / communicating data around the network, each different network topology was originally designed for different environments.
On a star network each computer can “receive” the data, however if it is not “addressed” to that computer it ignores it and does not “read” the data, but the data carries on until it finds its destination.
A computer will send a test “Packet” that basically is sent to all the computers, if the computer can receive it, the “Packet” is received, and the target computer sends information back to your computer saying “I’m here and can receive packets” (hehe)
Ie giving confirmation that you can start / send whatever you want to do which requires network communication.
*(Topologies being the name given to represent a specific theory and method of network layout and communication)
(obviously this is not 100% accurate factual wise, but it gives her a basic understanding of a network)
Have alook at this if you like:
http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module7/task2.htm