Take a Break (Nov 26 2009)

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dukbil Send message Joined: 28 Mar 00 Posts: 1 Credit: 1,827,635 RAC: 4,788	Message 950198 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 17:21:45 UTC
	Why does this project go down EVERY second or third weekend? Rather flakey and very unprofessional in my opinion. ____________
	ID: 950198 ·

Kaylie Send message Joined: 26 Jul 08 Posts: 39 Credit: 332,100 RAC: 0	Message 950199 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 17:23:28 UTC - in response to Message 949965.
	We may be overlooking the most obvious reason for these failures… ET has inadvertently let a signal be received by Arecibo and is now sabotaging this project so we don’t find it. (Taking a lesson from LHC’s bird from the future.)
	ID: 950199 ·

Roundel Send message Joined: 1 Feb 06 Posts: 21 Credit: 6,850,211 RAC: 0	Message 950201 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 17:27:08 UTC - in response to Message 950198. Last modified: 27 Nov 2009, 17:28:04 UTC
	Why does this project go down EVERY second or third weekend? Rather flakey and very unprofessional in my opinion. I think this post was a bit rude frankly. This project is being run a donation basis with donated equipment and a small staff. I think they are doing a stellar job with what they have to work with. And I thank them for their devotion as well. This is not a business, this is an academic research project. ____________
	ID: 950201 ·

Kaylie Send message Joined: 26 Jul 08 Posts: 39 Credit: 332,100 RAC: 0	Message 950202 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 17:31:04 UTC - in response to Message 950201.
	Ditto. I'd like to see this guy do better on a shoestring budget on a voluntary basis. I hope evryone had a Happy Thanksgivving.
	ID: 950202 ·

Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 2866 Credit: 1,779,680 RAC: 250	Message 950203 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 17:32:21 UTC - in response to Message 950198. Last modified: 27 Nov 2009, 17:33:27 UTC
	Why does this project go down EVERY second or third weekend? Rather flakey and very unprofessional in my opinion. One of the purposes of BOINC projects in general, and SETI in particular, is to develop the concept of distributed computing. SETI leads the pack because of the large numbers of volunteers that have signed up. Every time we (the volunteers) overload SETI and break it down is another useful data point. Anybody, even the flakey (sic), can run a reliable computer service for a gazillion users, all it takes is time and money. We see it happening every day (YouTube, on-line shopping, etc.). The REAL talent is to run a large distributed project like SETI as a small part of your main job, on a motley collection of second hand and donated equipment. The fact that do as well as they do is far from flakey, and, in my opinion, is highly professional. ____________
	ID: 950203 ·

jravin Send message Joined: 25 Mar 02 Posts: 717 Credit: 61,381,372 RAC: 70,412	Message 950204 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 17:33:34 UTC - in response to Message 950201.
	Why does this project go down EVERY second or third weekend? Rather flakey and very unprofessional in my opinion. I think this post was a bit rude frankly. This project is being run a donation basis with donated equipment and a small staff. I think they are doing a stellar job with what they have to work with. And I thank them for their devotion as well. This is not a business, this is an academic research project. Well, a sloppy (i.e., UNbusinesslike) attitude can be a problem - just ask the boys at UEA CRU. ____________
	ID: 950204 ·

FrostKing9 Send message Joined: 20 Oct 01 Posts: 39 Credit: 23,806,634 RAC: 7,515	Message 950211 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 17:54:50 UTC - in response to Message 950201.
	Why does this project go down EVERY second or third weekend? Rather flakey and very unprofessional in my opinion. I think this post was a bit rude frankly. This project is being run a donation basis with donated equipment and a small staff. I think they are doing a stellar job with what they have to work with. And I thank them for their devotion as well. This is not a business, this is an academic research project. I couldn't agree more with Roundel. While the outages may be frustrating, they are inevitable considering that SETI does not have, and can not afford, top-notch equipment. And even top-notch equipment fails from time-to-time. I wonder if Dukbil could code for or troubleshoot a massive database and all of the other incidental coding. Ehhhh? SETI was the first worldwide distributed computing project, and I personally think they do a very admirable job considering the equipment they have to work with. And those guys are really dedicated to keeping it all running. Good'uns to all. ____________ I DONATE money to SETI@home.... DO YOU? I'm just slowly BOINC'ing along. Hey... ET... you have a sister who likes earthlings?
	ID: 950211 ·

Krashlandon Send message Joined: 31 Jan 06 Posts: 16 Credit: 110,296 RAC: 0	Message 950214 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 18:01:44 UTC
	You are doing a great job. Take your holiday--you deserve it. Hey, turn on that megawatt transmitter at Arecibo and I'll cook my turkey in the main lobe. ;-) ____________ SETI.Florida
	ID: 950214 ·

perryjay Send message Joined: 20 Aug 02 Posts: 3359 Credit: 9,666,798 RAC: 10,175	Message 950219 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 18:09:36 UTC
	Hey, call the Kampus Kops, somebody seems to be messing around in the server room!! I just managed to upload all my WUs. Still can't report them or get new work but it's a start. THANKS to whoever is in there fiddling around. ____________ PROUD MEMBER OF Team Starfire World BOINC
	ID: 950219 ·

nickoli Send message Joined: 14 Feb 07 Posts: 1 Credit: 157,739 RAC: 0	Message 950220 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 18:13:39 UTC - in response to Message 950219.
	I too just uploaded my WUs, still can't report.
	ID: 950220 ·

Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 2866 Credit: 1,779,680 RAC: 250	Message 950221 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 18:17:19 UTC
	All my WUs just uploaded as well. Very professional. ____________
	ID: 950221 ·

Sten-Arne Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 1 Nov 08 Posts: 2688 Credit: 7,717,022 RAC: 24,176	Message 950222 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 18:18:13 UTC - in response to Message 950219.
	Hey, call the Kampus Kops, somebody seems to be messing around in the server room!! I just managed to upload all my WUs. Still can't report them or get new work but it's a start. THANKS to whoever is in there fiddling around. I also managed to upload all work units all of a sudden. No reporting though yet, but still this means that someone is doing something right.
	ID: 950222 ·

ivan Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 5 Mar 01 Posts: 382 Credit: 93,642,477 RAC: 118,596	Message 950232 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 18:51:24 UTC - in response to Message 950199.
	We may be overlooking the most obvious reason for these failures… ET has inadvertently let a signal be received by Arecibo and is now sabotaging this project so we don’t find it. (Taking a lesson from LHC’s bird from the future.) Unfortunately for all those outlets that reported it (especially The Register, which seems to have started it) the story of the bird and the baguette doesn't mesh with CERN's reality. See this article: http://cdsweb.cern.ch/journal/CERNBulletin/2009/48/News%20Articles/1221806?ln=en Unluckily, I'd finished my round of shifts before CMS saw its first collisions, but at least I was still at CERN when it happened. ____________
	ID: 950232 ·

Ageless Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 11640 Credit: 2,008,339 RAC: 4,069	Message 950236 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 18:56:51 UTC - in response to Message 950219.
	It's also possible they piggy backed us upon the campus connection, allowing us to upload. I notice that the scheduling server and both download servers are specifically disabled. ____________ Jord - BOINC FAQ Service - BOINC User Wiki Real is just a matter of perception.
	ID: 950236 ·

Sten-Arne Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 1 Nov 08 Posts: 2688 Credit: 7,717,022 RAC: 24,176	Message 950243 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 19:14:36 UTC - in response to Message 950219. Last modified: 27 Nov 2009, 19:14:55 UTC
	Hey, call the Kampus Kops, somebody seems to be messing around in the server room!! I just managed to upload all my WUs. Still can't report them or get new work but it's a start. THANKS to whoever is in there fiddling around. Now I managed to report all my tasks too. Next to wait for is to get new WU's
	ID: 950243 ·

Dave Cummings Send message Joined: 16 May 09 Posts: 203 Credit: 907,804 RAC: 0	Message 950251 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 19:48:03 UTC
	yep mine have uploaded and reported as well!
	ID: 950251 ·

Dave Cummings Send message Joined: 16 May 09 Posts: 203 Credit: 907,804 RAC: 0	Message 950252 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 19:49:41 UTC - in response to Message 950251.
	also just had two new wu's
	ID: 950252 ·

perryjay Send message Joined: 20 Aug 02 Posts: 3359 Credit: 9,666,798 RAC: 10,175	Message 950253 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 19:56:01 UTC
	Message from the front page: November 27, 2009 The connectivity problem noted yesterday turned out to be one of our switches and not the router. We swapped in a replacement switch today and connectivity was restored. ____________ PROUD MEMBER OF Team Starfire World BOINC
	ID: 950253 ·

jravin Send message Joined: 25 Mar 02 Posts: 717 Credit: 61,381,372 RAC: 70,412	Message 950256 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 19:57:40 UTC - in response to Message 950253.
	Message from the front page: November 27, 2009 The connectivity problem noted yesterday turned out to be one of our switches and not the router. We swapped in a replacement switch today and connectivity was restored. Good job! And: thank you... ____________
	ID: 950256 ·

Dave Send message Joined: 29 Mar 02 Posts: 774 Credit: 23,193,139 RAC: 0	Message 950259 - Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 20:09:59 UTC
	I've been able to upload but not download as yet. Just 12 hours left on main machine at the minute. Maybe there are so many posts to the forums it's preventing the science traffic from getting through :D!
	ID: 950259 ·

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