I was wondering if there were just some recommended settings for the seti@home boinc software. I felt rather lost guessing at how much space to let it use, and when to let it run, etc.

Processor usage
Do work while computer is running on batteries?
(matters only for portable computers) no
Do work while computer is in use? yes
Do work only between the hours of (no restriction)
Leave applications in memory while preempted?
(suspended applications will consume swap space if 'yes') yes
Switch between applications every
(recommended: 60 minutes) 60 minutes
On multiprocessors, use at most 2 processors
Disk and memory usage
Use no more than 4 GB disk space
Leave at least 0.1 GB disk space free
Use no more than 90% of total disk space
Write to disk at most every 120 seconds
Use no more than 90% of total virtual memory
Network usage
Connect to network about every
(determines size of work cache; maximum 10 days) 1 days
Confirm before connecting to Internet?
(matters only if you use a modem) no
Disconnect when done?
(matters only if you use a modem) no
Maximum download rate: no limit
Maximum upload rate: no limit

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So long Paul, it has been a hell of a ride.

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