Posts by someguyincanada

1) Questions and Answers : Unix/Linux : weird error message... (Message 1885195)
Posted 21 Aug 2017 by Profile someguyincanada
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I got this message on my Pi 3 and it froze it to the point where i had to hard boot it back into boinc. Any ideas as to what caused it?
Sun 20 Aug 2017 17:07:07 MDT | SETI@home | Can't run task: Impossible Autocorr power, retrying from checkpoint.
2) Questions and Answers : Unix/Linux : Utilizing all cores on Raspberry Pi 3 (Message 1882745)
Posted 8 Aug 2017 by Profile someguyincanada
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im a idiot lol. the 4th one is doing WU's. Its not updating the status in real time, only when you click on it. possible bug?
3) Questions and Answers : Unix/Linux : Utilizing all cores on Raspberry Pi 3 (Message 1882586)
Posted 7 Aug 2017 by Profile someguyincanada
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this is what i have from computing preferences

Use at most 100 % of the CPUs
Use at most 100 % of CPU time
When to suspend
Suspend when computer is on battery
Suspend when computer is in use
Suspend GPU computing when computer is in use
'In use' means mouse/keyboard input in last 3 minutes
Suspend when no mouse/keyboard input in last --- minutes
Suspend when non-BOINC CPU usage is above --- %
Compute only between ---
Other
Store at least 0.1 days of work
Store up to an additional 0.5 days of work
Switch between tasks every 60 minutes
Request tasks to checkpoint at most every 60 seconds
Disk
Use no more than --- GB
Leave at least --- GB free
Use no more than --- % of total
Memory
When computer is in use, use at most 100 %
When computer is not in use, use at most 100 %
Leave non-GPU tasks in memory while suspended
Page/swap file: use at most 75 %
Network
Usage limits
Limit download rate to --- KB/second
Limit upload rate to --- KB/second
Limit usage to --- MB every --- days
When to suspend
Transfer files only between ---
Other
Skip data verification for image files
Confirm before connecting to Internet
Disconnect when done
4) Questions and Answers : Unix/Linux : Utilizing all cores on Raspberry Pi 3 (Message 1882582)
Posted 7 Aug 2017 by Profile someguyincanada
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i have 3 cores working and 1 idle. i havent figured out how to get the other one working.
5) Message boards : Number crunching : What to look for in motherbroads (Message 1049008)
Posted 17 Nov 2010 by Profile someguyincanada
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Does more mean faster? I was thinking of getting 4x gtx 480s but then they brought out the 580s. But i heard that the 580 is slower at seti then the 480.. so my question is what should I go with?
6) Message boards : Number crunching : x4 Nvidia GTX 480's or x4 Nvidia GTX 295 duals (Message 1045957)
Posted 4 Nov 2010 by Profile someguyincanada
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what type of motherboard do you have?


I get somewhere around 15,000 to 17,000 RAC for each of my two water cooled and over clocked 480's I have, giving me 30 to 34 thousand for the two combined. My 295 never worked well, and caused stability and driver recovery problems, I believe due to the older drivers available at the time, so I don't know first hand how 1 dual 295 perfoms against 2 single 480's. Correctlty operating 295's are certainly a bigger bang for you buck. Having a dual card allows more card usage to be in a smaller area.

Steve

7) Message boards : Number crunching : Name the newest member to the server family!!! (Message 1045193)
Posted 31 Oct 2010 by Profile someguyincanada
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how about Alexa
8) Message boards : Cafe SETI : The Seti whining thread......... (Message 1021795)
Posted 1 Aug 2010 by Profile someguyincanada
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hates backstabbers, liars, cheaters, people who gossip, thieves, people who don't know how to drive and lazy co-workers who use the race card to get out of work... thats my whine for the day...
9) Questions and Answers : Web site : 3d visitor map (Message 1018142)
Posted 21 Jul 2010 by Profile someguyincanada
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This isn't a plug for this, but I thought it would possibly be a cool idea to incorporate into the website..

http://www.revolvermaps.com/
10) Message boards : Number crunching : Computer Addiction (Message 1014070)
Posted 10 Jul 2010 by Profile someguyincanada
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I was reading over all the comments in the forum and figured everyone who is complaining about when the project will be back up etc in my opinion has "Computer Addiction".

The 10 Symptoms You Need To Watch Out For

According to Dr. James Fearing of the National Counselling Centre in Minneapolis, these are the basic 10 symptoms individuals need to look out for:

1. No Limitations
A demonstrated "loss of control" when trying to stop or limit the amount of time on the computer. (Breaking promises to self or others. Promising to quit or cut down and not being able to do so.)

2. Lying
Being dishonest or minimizing the extent of the time you stay on the computer, or covering up or being dishonest about what activities you participate in when on the computer.

3. Harmful Results
Negative consequences experienced by the computer user or his/her friends or family as a direct result of time or activities spent on the computer.

4. Improper Behavior
Participation in high risk or normally unacceptable behaviors when using the computer. Compromising your morals and values based on the opportunity to remain anonymous and protected on the computer (a good test for this is to ask yourself if your spouse, partner or family would approve of what you were doing on the computer).

5. Misplaced Priorities
An overdeveloped sense of importance for the computer in one's life. Defending your right to use the computer as much as desired, regardless of the fact that people in your life are feeling left out and neglected (denial of the problem and justification; not being able to hear or feel what the other people are saying regarding your computer behavior).

6. Rapture
Mixed feelings of euphoria (a "rush"), combined with feelings of guilt brought on by either the inordinate amount of time spent on the computer or the abnormal behavior acted out while using the computer.

7. Despair
A feeling of depression or anxiety when something or someone shortens your time or interrupts your plans to use the computer.

8. Fixation
Preoccupation with the computer and related activities when you are not using the computer (thinking about the computer and its activities when doing something else; i.e. having a family dinner, working on a project, etc.).

9. Escapism
Finding yourself using the computer at times when you are feeling uncomfortable, irritated or sad about something happening in your life. (i.e. If you are feeling uncomfortable in your relationship, you will self-medicate and "hide out" on the computer.) Using time on the computer to become externally focused outside yourself as a way to evade what's happening in your life, and avoid feeling the appropriate emotions inside yourself. (Self-medicating.)

10. Excessive Spending
Experiencing financial concerns or problems in your life as a result of money being spent on computer hardware, computer online charges, or any other costs associated with computers. (Spending money on computer related items that should have been allocated to other normal living expenses.)

If you recognize at least one of these symptoms, you may have a problem with computer addiction. If you recognize more than two, you are demonstrating a pattern of behavior that would suggest that you are addicted to your computer and/or the activities on it.
consequences of addiction
Physical risk factors involved with an addiction to the Internet are comparatively minimal yet notable. While time is not a direct function in defining internet addiction, generally, addicted users are likely to use the Internet anywhere from forty to eighty hours per week (it becomes like a full-time job), with single sessions that could last up to twenty hours.

To accommodate such excessive use, sleep patterns are typically disrupted due to late night log-ins. The patient typically stays up past normal bedtime hours and may report staying online until 2, 3, or 4a.m., with the reality of having to wake up for work or school at 6a.m.

In extreme cases, caffeine pills are used to facilitate longer Internet sessions. Such sleep depravation causes excessive fatigue, often making academic or occupational functioning impaired, and may decrease one's immune system, leaving the patient vulnerable to disease.

Additionally, the sedentary act of prolonged computer use may result in a lack of proper exercise and lead to an increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, back strain, or eyestrain. While the physical side effects of utilizing the Internet are mild compared to chemical dependency, addictive use of the Internet will result in similar familial, academic, and occupational impairment.
family problems
Marriages, dating relationships, parent-child relationships, and close friendships have been noted to be seriously disrupted by "net binges." Patients will gradually spend less time with people in their lives in exchange for solitary time in front of a computer.

Marriages appear to be the most affected as Internet use interferes with responsibilities and obligations at home, and it is typically the spouse who takes on these neglected chores and often feels like a "Cyberwidow."

Addicted online users tend to use the Internet as an excuse to avoid needed but reluctantly performed daily chores such as doing the laundry, cutting the lawn, or going grocery shopping. Those mundane tasks are ignored as well as important activities such as caring for children. For example, one mother forgot such things as picking up her children after school, making them dinner, and putting them to bed because she became so absorbed in her Internet use.

Similar to alcoholics who will try to hide their addiction, Internet addicts engage in the same lying about how long their Internet sessions really last or hiding bills related to fees for Internet service. These same characteristics create distrust and will hurt the quality of once stable relationships over time.

And how do you know if your education is suffering?

academic problems
Although the merits of the Internet make it an ideal research tool, students surf irrelevant Web sites, engage in chat room gossip, converse with Internet pen pals, and play interactive games at the cost of productive activity.

Alfred University's Provost W. Richard Ott investigated why normally successful students with 1200 to 1300 SAT scores had recently been dismissed. To his surprise, his investigation found that 43% of these students failed school due to extensive patterns of late night log-ons to the university computer system.
occupational problems
Internet misuse by employees is a serious concern among managers. The benefits of the Internet such as assisting employees with anything from market research to business communication outweigh the negatives for any company, yet there is a definite concern that it is a distraction to many employees. Any misuse of time in the workplace creates a problem for managers, especially as corporations are providing employees with a tool that can easily be misused.

So now you know you're one of "those" people; well then, what can you do to stop it?
how to overcome the addiction
Practice The Opposite
For example, let's say that your Internet habit involves checking your e-mail first thing in the morning. Instead, you should take a shower or start breakfast first instead of logging on. Or, perhaps you only use the Internet at night, and have an established pattern of coming home and sitting in front of the computer for the remainder of the evening. Then I suggest you wait until after dinner and the news before logging on. Got it?

Set Goals
In order to avoid Internet usage, you should program structured sessions by setting reasonable goals, perhaps 20 hours instead of the current 40 on the Net.

Develop Your Inventory
Start asking yourself, "What am I missing out on when I spend so much time on the Net?" Then, write these activities down. You'll be surprised to find out that the list is endless.

Join A Support Group
By talking with others who are in the same boat as you, you will (first) make new, real friends, and then you will begin to realize that you are not alone in your fight to overcome this addiction. Support is very important.

Family Support
Seek the support of family members, since they know you better than most people.

(Credit where its due)
http://www.askmen.com/money/body_and_mind/16_better_living.html
11) Message boards : Cafe SETI : grocery ads (Message 1009996)
Posted 30 Jun 2010 by Profile someguyincanada
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I feel that if you use the self checkout, you should get a discount cause you are not using a cashier
12) Questions and Answers : Windows : Why doesn't the Screen Saver Work??? (hints inside) (Message 1001844)
Posted 8 Jun 2010 by Profile someguyincanada
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If you are like the thousands who like to watch the screen saver and can't seem to get it working don't fret. I have come up with a few good ideas that you can use to get it to work.

Now this may sound silly but are you running the most current BOINC? If you are not, download the most current one, uninstall BOINC, (don't worry the settings won't be deleted) RESTART your computer and install BOINC.

Go to Windows Update, and see if there are any updates. Sometimes you might have to go to the Video Card Manufactures website to get the update for your video card.

In C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\BOINC
(if you have used the default install) look for a file called stderrgfx.txt. Open it and see if there is any error messages in it. If you don't understand anything that is in there, post it on the help forum and we'll try to help you out.

Remember if you are getting frustrated, just walk away from the computer for a bit.

If you still need help, don't drop the project out of frustration. Post your concerns up here on the forum

Hope this little writeup has helped you out. ;)

Someguyincanada
13) Message boards : Cafe SETI : some good news to share... (Message 935211)
Posted 22 Sep 2009 by Profile someguyincanada
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As a few of the members knew on the board I was engaged, over the weekend somegal and I tied the knot. It was a quiet ceremony with about 50 people, and it was a fairy tale wedding...
14) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Bumper Stickers (Message 925014)
Posted 9 Aug 2009 by Profile someguyincanada
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saw this on a lifted up redneck trucks bumper

<---Passing.......Suicide--->
15) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Laid Off (Message 898557)
Posted 23 May 2009 by Profile someguyincanada
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heyall
just a update on me. after dropping close to 25 resumes off i only got 2 callbacks. the first one was delivering newspapers at 7.50 a hour and a cement mixing truck at 18 a hour. you can probably guess which one i took. at least i can work on my tan.
16) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Laid Off (Message 894711)
Posted 14 May 2009 by Profile someguyincanada
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Hey All
Just thought I would let the board know I've been laid off from my job today. The main office told my manager to lay off 20% of the workers and the others to take a 10% paycut. what a crappy day...
17) Message boards : Cafe SETI : THE Joke Thread . . . CLOSED (Message 878464)
Posted 23 Mar 2009 by Profile someguyincanada
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A very tired nurse walks into a bank, totally exhausted after an 18-hour shift.

Preparing to write a check, she pulls a rectal thermometer out of her purse and tries to write with it.

When she realizes her mistake, she looks at the flabbergasted teller, and without missing a beat, she says:

'Well, that's great.........that's just great.... Some butt got my pen!'
18) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Beet's Give Us a Caption IX..... (Message 875702)
Posted 15 Mar 2009 by Profile someguyincanada
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KITT works on the projects while he is being rebuilt.....
19) Message boards : Cafe SETI : THE Joke Thread . . . CLOSED (Message 875382)
Posted 14 Mar 2009 by Profile someguyincanada
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A nice, calm and respectable lady went into the pharmacy, right up to the pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes, and said, “I would like to buy some cyanide.”The pharmacist asked, “Why in the world do you need cyanide?”

The lady replied, “I need it to poison my husband.”

The pharmacists eyes got big and he exclaimed, “Lord have mercy!

I can’t give you cyanide to kill your husband! That’s against the law!

I’ll lose my license! They’ll throw both of us in jail! All kinds of bad things will happen. Absolutely not! You CANNOT have any cyanide!”

The lady reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of her husband in bed with the pharmacist’s wife.

The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied, “Well now. That’s different. You didn’t tell me you had a prescription.”
20) Message boards : Cafe SETI : How The Pirate Bay sailed into infamy (Message 866654)
Posted 18 Feb 2009 by Profile someguyincanada
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im thinking they will be asking for peoples ip addresses who have gone to site in the past....


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