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Message 742504 - Posted: 21 Apr 2008, 22:45:19 UTC

so I'm new here.. I see that credits are just basicly a way to see how much 'work' you've done for the project.
I really don't have a problem using my computers for good causes, is there any thing that can be credited back for the electrictly use? Tax break or something? I live in the US (IL)
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Message 742527 - Posted: 21 Apr 2008, 23:30:00 UTC - in response to Message 742504.  
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so I'm new here.. I see that credits are just basicly a way to see how much 'work' you've done for the project.
I really don't have a problem using my computers for good causes, is there any thing that can be credited back for the electrictly use? Tax break or something? I live in the US (IL)

The IRS rules do not allow for deduction of electricity used for charitable purposes. They do allow deductions for cash donations.

[edit] In short, there is nothing you get back except for a good feeling for allowing your machines to crunch.


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Message 744179 - Posted: 25 Apr 2008, 21:30:33 UTC

I am returning after a couple of years away. I want to run Seti as my screensaver but all I get is the Boinc logo. Did I miss a prompt somewhere when I installed?
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Message 744210 - Posted: 25 Apr 2008, 22:33:38 UTC - in response to Message 744179.  

I am returning after a couple of years away. I want to run Seti as my screensaver but all I get is the Boinc logo. Did I miss a prompt somewhere when I installed?

Probably not. There are a couple of things will cause the screen saver not to show the graphics: A service install, and a pasword protected screen saver. As far as I am concerned, that pretty much does in the graphics. The good news is that these problems are fixed in V6 (not nearly ready for prime time).


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