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Message 1039469 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 7:56:21 UTC

Sigh......

I know that many of you are tapped out.
Which I certainly do understand. So am I.

But apparently mork is not cooperating, and a replacement must be considered.

The project is shopping around for somebody that will proffer some serious hardware for a budget price out of pity or perhaps some good PR.

They may have to scrap the plans for Oscar as previously spec'd in order to purchase TWO new servers.

Can you find it in your Seti hearts to chip in yet again? If you cannot, I certainly understand. But I find that I must ask.

I will start it out here.
The kitties' kibble bowl is kinda barren, but they kicked it over and found a few kibbles hidden beneath.

Forthwith, the kitties have donated $50.00.......
It's not much, but it's all they have right now.

Maybe some could donate even $10.00 dollars to help out.

The kitties have eked out their last bit of kibble for this............


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Message 1039473 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 8:11:28 UTC - in response to Message 1039469.  

A second new Server? That needs a lot of money.
Well, here is my part of it (maybe more next Month)...

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Message 1039476 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 8:14:35 UTC - in response to Message 1039473.  

A second new Server? That needs a lot of money.
Well, here is my part of it (maybe more next Month)...

Thank you for your gift of $300.00 via Visa on 10/08/2010.
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Wow, Helli, thanks.......that makes 350 kibbles.........
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Message 1039477 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 8:42:43 UTC

I must get some sleeps now with the kitties.

Please keep the project in your thoughts if you are among the faithful.

Contribute if you can, keep the project in your thoughts if you cannot.


Meow meow, and goodnight.


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Message 1039481 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 9:25:44 UTC - in response to Message 1039469.  



But apparently mork is not cooperating, and a replacement must be considered.



Unless you've heard something the rest of us haven't
That's not exactly the way Jeff posted in tech news earlier
http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=61669&nowrap=true#1039257


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Message 1039517 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 12:45:25 UTC - in response to Message 1039481.  



But apparently mork is not cooperating, and a replacement must be considered.



Unless you've heard something the rest of us haven't
That's not exactly the way Jeff posted in tech news earlier
http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=61669&nowrap=true#1039257



True, but Eric also posted in that thread
http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=61669&nowrap=true#1038940

The memory swap on mork didn't work, probably because at least one of the replacement DIMMS was bad. Jeff has suggested some more detailed memory tests next time mork is down. We're also considering replacing the power supplies in case the hangs are caused by power supply glitches.

Dan has contacted HP and Sun to see if they can give us a deep discount on a machine that could replace mork, hopefully deep enough that we can purchase it on what's remaining from the donations made in the Number Crunching threads.


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Message 1039520 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 13:07:05 UTC

A donor who does not have enough credits to post donated $100.00.....waiting for a PM to see if he wants to be recognized or not.

That's $450.00
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Message 1039522 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 13:09:53 UTC - in response to Message 1039520.  
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Oh...so less interesting in SETI@home that he/she haven't enough Credits
to post and spend nonetheless $100 ? Cool. Thanks from me also.

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Message 1039529 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 13:19:06 UTC

count me in...

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Message 1039532 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 13:23:16 UTC
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$500.00......Thank you Dorphas.

And now a little ditty whilst we await the next donation......

The Larks.....Waiting for the Sunrise.
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Message 1039553 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 14:10:51 UTC

The forum lines are open........kitties are ready to take your post and pledge.

The Swallows.......Since You've Been Away.
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Message 1039555 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 14:12:21 UTC

A little more for the pot !


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Message 1039556 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 14:14:09 UTC

This is all I can do, but I'm trying!


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Message 1039562 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 14:22:13 UTC

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Message 1039564 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 14:33:16 UTC

I checked that the fridge is stocked, and have a little change left over:

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Message 1039565 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 14:38:01 UTC
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Wifey is still sleeping so I can use the credit card!

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Do Not feel badly if all you can give is $10.00 or $20.00. Every little bit will help.

SETI is so close to going down permanently because of hardware problems it's not funny anymore.

Boinc....Boinc....Boinc....Boinc....
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Message 1039567 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 14:43:32 UTC

All I can do right now, sorry.

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Message 1039572 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 14:47:31 UTC

I gotta be honest.. Next one is going to rely on the smaller donations. The bigger ones got worn out recently. so the 10's and 20's.. awesome folks.


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Message 1039584 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 15:21:23 UTC

Mark? Out to Lunch? Your presence is needed here (to count the MONEY!) ;-)

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Message 1039585 - Posted: 8 Oct 2010, 15:23:09 UTC

Oh, my....
I just got home from making a kitty food run for Lori's Callie gurl.....
Special K/D diet....

And what do I see? Another outpouring of generous donations from the Seti faithful...

Thank you to MJS, SciMan, Mr. DK, Jason Gee Whiz, da Geek who plays, and Niteryder.

If I can still add correctly, that brings us to...
Drum roll, please.....
$750.00!!!

And yes, those tens and twentys add up quickly.

So please do not feel shy about doing the little bit, if that's what you have to offer. Your show of support is as appreciated as anyone else's.
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