I downloaded the Boinc to my MacBook Pro..created an account but ......there doesn't appear to be a next step i.e. the screen saver display..etc....what should I do to get this rolling?

Open BOINC Manager.
Depending on where you are now, Simple View or Advanced View:

Simple View->click Add Project->Attach to project->Select Seti@Home from the drop down menu->Check "Yes, returning user" and fill in your email address and password (the one you set through your account)->Continue. That'll attach you to Seti, BOINC will download all the files necessary.

Advanced View->Tools->Attach to project or account manager...->Attach to project->Select Seti@Home from the drop down menu->Check "Yes, returning user" and fill in your email address and password (the one you set through your account)->Continue. That'll attach you to Seti, BOINC will download all the files necessary.

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hi i just downloaded as well, and the silple view screen just says "waiting to contact project servers" im pretty light when it comes to computers but i think i know how to sign up for more projects, is that what i do?

you're doing it correctly. seti is having a few problems with work availability

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[…] i think i know how to sign up for more projects, is that what i do?

Not a bad idea, especially since there might not be any S@h work for your ‘shakedown run’ until Monday. If you’re interested in astronomy & physics I’d recommend Einstein@home: it’s rarely down or out of work, and has apps for most platforms including an attractive screen-saver.

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