Just FYI...there have been little or no problems
with the linux core clients or s@h versions, we
lack the eye candy that windows users enjoy, but
I think we have the benefit of trouble free
crunching...

IMHO Linux is much more efficent than windows,
seems to be more suited for BOINC.
NO MALICE INTENDED....

Joe

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You are absolutely right! I also recently converted one of my computers to Linux, and it's running MUCH faster now, and besides Linux seems much easier to use.
By the way, what version are you running? I'm running Yoper, since I heard it was the fastest one.

Easier to use...sometimes.

Faster...that depends on the compiler used to produce your executable.

GCC is used by developers to compile seti for Linux/unix variants
MS Visual C++ is used for Windows.

Currently the optimization choices and abilities being used for windows produces slightly faster WU times (pre 4.05) than Linux.

Developers are trying to get it to compile now with newest version of GCC, which GCC claims is about 5-8% faster for x86.

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Well, I can only compare with my other Windows machine, which with an XP1700+ took 50 minutes for a small LHC@home work unit. My Linux machine, with a Duron 1300MHz takes 45 minutes.

Agreed! Linux is alot better than Windows in many ways.

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<a href=\"http://setiweb.ssl.berkeley.edu/\" target=\"blank\"><img src=\"http://boinc.mundayweb.com/seti2/stats.php?userID=1352&trans=off\">

I am very happy with my Mac...

By the way, what version are you running? I'm running Yoper, since I heard it
was the fastest one.

Fedora Core 1

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And don't forget to check out my guide on how to compile your own optimised boinc client on linux:

http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?p=3076102

Appologies for the blatent plug :)

Regards,

Ned

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*** My Guide to Compiling Optimised BOINC and SETI Clients ***
*** Download Optimised BOINC and SETI Clients for Linux Here ***

I've already used your guide, many thanks for it! :-)

Put your money where it will do the most good!!!
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Semper Eadem
So long Paul, it has been a hell of a ride.

Park your ego's, fire up the computers, Science YES, Credits No.

Forward is the way,... not industrial archeology.

My name is HachPie and this message has no meaning, but still has my approval...

Greetz ;-))

> Forward is the way,... not industrial archeology.
>
> My name is HachPie and this message has no meaning, but still has my
> approval...
>
> Greetz ;-))
>
>
>


Linux == DOS on steriods

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

Park your ego's, fire up the computers, Science YES, Credits No.

> > Forward is the way,... not industrial archeology.
> >
> > My name is HachPie and this message has no meaning, but still has my
> > approval...
> >
> > Greetz ;-))
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> Linux == DOS on steriods
>
Hello Pascal the rascal,I like your disturbing factor,... makes things (Seti) bearable and less stressy...

Greetings to you from Belgium ;-))))
Use KNOPPIX the not installed LINUX from Cd...

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