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    When do the Classic WU credits catch up with BOINC?

    Something I've noticed. Here is what Seti (from the old web site, http://setiathome2.ssl.berkeley.edu ) shows as completed credits (WU's) for me. Name BobTheWizard Results Received 5510 (Thanks to Taboo!! :) ) However, this is what Seti (setiathome.berkeley.edu) is showing me now...
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    BOINC installation issues...

    Since SETI Classic is for the most part come to an end, I decided to switch back to BOINC and for some reason it wasn't working, so I reinstalled it. After reinstallation, I can't seem to get past the "Select Computer" option, with it telling me that "BOINC Manager is not able to connect to a...
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    Stepping away for awhile...

    I will have to step away from the grind for awhile. Unfortunately, the finances have gone down the drain, and I have to get my spending priorities straightened out. I was sick in March, and having missed some work, haven't been able to catch up. And, with the wife and a 9 month old to take care...
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    BobTheWizard is back...

    Hey everyone... I'm back. :D I thought I'd come back and add my home system back to the Seti TeAm crunch. I can't give much, but maybe 8 or 9 or so a day, but any little bit helps, eh? Just to fill you in, the reason I've been gone is I had money problems, having lost my job, so lost access...
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    hi...

    Just stepped in to say hi.. been gone for awhile...
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    What is FSB?

    When looking at processors and comparing 266 vs. 333 FSB, what is the difference? What does the FSB do for the computer and would I see much of a difference? I am preparing to purchase a new processor. My plan is to purchase a "AMD XP2600+" I find a 266 FSB version and a 333 FSB version. The...
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    no more high speed internet.... :(

    Well, I've had to move recently, and the wife and I moved to an area where the high speed internet is not available (unless you consider satelite... too expensive). Using a dialup internet, visits to the forum take alot longer to connect to, and it's more difficult to send the Seti WU's... It's...
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    OT - Start a new Job on Monday!!! WooHoo!!!

    Finally, after looking for 6 months, I start a new job on Monday. I'll be working Tech Support/Help Desk at a Casino Resort here in So. California..... Whew... I'm so happy to be getting back to work, I can't begin to tell you. Far too much free time, and that's not good. WooHoo!!!!!!
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    2000 Work Units for SETI...

    2000 Work Units! Quite an accomplishment for me with Seti considering that in the first 3 years I managed less than 200... Then I found my way here to the DC Forum and TeAm! My computer was in serious need of an upgrade, so with the help of the forums here at Anandtech, and some good advise...
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    I'm back..... but.....

    :| Went on a cruise this week, and left the 'puter on to crunch while I was gone. I would've had a dump of about 50 or so, but I thnk the system crashed about 4 hours after I left the house, and ended up with only 2. So much for my race..... :| Gonna have to check to see what the problem is...
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    Seti....... Away for a few days....

    The wifey and I are going on a 4 day cruise... We need to get away. Seti will be running, but not uploading for a few days. There will be a dump on Friday, for those of you that are interested...:) :)
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    Looking for a way... direct IP to IP transfer.....

    Hi... I know that theres someone out here that can tell me.... Is there is a way to set up a direct file transfer between computers online? I'm looking for a simple way to connect 2 computers long distance (USA to Germany, for instance) to do a file transfer. I'd rather do it without the use of...
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    Registry Cleaner

    I'm looking for a good registry cleaner. Is there a freeware product out there that won't cause damage to my system, but will clean the extra junk that ends up in the registry as time goes on....?? Thanks....
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    SETI: Solar Intervention Postpones SETI@home Reobservations

    <a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://planetary.org/stellarcountdown/reobservations_6.html" target=blank> Here's the info...</A>
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    Windows Me error message....

    I'm running Windows Me, and I'm wondering if anyone out there is good with the error messages in Windows... <FONT face=Verdana>I'm getting an error that the Microsoft Support site doesn't have any help for me on... wondering if maybe you've seen it. This is how it reads. "Explorer has...
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    Best Bios for the 8K5A2+ ??

    Hey everyone.... I'm looking for those of you using the EPoX 8K5A2+ mobo.... I'm wondering what you all think about the latest Bios available from EPoX... Which do you all think is the better Bios to use? Do you always use the latest one available? I'm trying to get the most out of my CPU...
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    I'm Back.....

    Hey... Finally got back online. It feels so good to be "connected" again... :) now to dump my WU cache......:)
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    BobTheWizard here for a Seti WU dump.....

    heheh.. had to borrow my brothers network for a dump and reload of my WUs.... gpmma take a few days longer to get the cable internet working again, so dumped WUs and reloade my cache... I'll see ya'll next week.... :)
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    BobTheWizard will be AFK for a few days....

    Moving this weekend. The Internet connection will be down for a few days during the move, but I'll be running the Seti WUs in the mean time... See y'all next week.... :) Remember now... play nicely together.;)
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    Anyone here crunching for Seti with a K6-3....?

    I'm just wondering what I can expect from my other computer when I get it hooked up and crunching... I'm hoping to add a couple of WUs a day with it, but not sure what to expect... I'm moving this weekend, and will be offline for several days. Next week, I'll have a little time to work on...
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    OT- Setting computer time

    Have you guys seen this simple program for setting the time in your computer, provided by NIST (the National Institute of Standards and Technology). Nice program for setting computer time to the standard, to make sure my system is set the same as US and World times.... :)
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    OT- Anyone notice the internet having problems this morning?

    There was a worm affecting ISPs across the globe this morning. I wondered why some of the web pages I regularly visit were so slow, or not working.... :|
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    Just a little test....

    Test complete. Thanks for your time.
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    Geez.... I made some changes in my Bios settings....

    .... and now things are running slower. :( I put the newest bios in my system, and adjusted some settings so as not to burn things up in my computer, and now I'm getting slower times. Boot up says 1750 MHz.... FSB 333.... but the Seti WU times are around 4 hours per unit. Gonna have to...
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    K6-III 450... is this system just a paperweight?

    Hey.... I'm gonna get the old system running again (probably just for DC). It always ran good for me for almost everything, except gaming started giving me headaches, so I upgraded. The old system was a K6-III 450 on an ASUS mobo, 256MB ram. Please tell me that this is more than just a...
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    I'm losing my assimilated computer.....

    ...as well as my job in a week. So, since I'll have some free time (yeah, right...), I'm going to try and get the other "old" system hooked up and working again. K6-III 450 with 256 MB ram. It only needs a floppy and CDRom to start it up again, and install WinME on the extra 6 gig hard drive I...
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    WooHoo... I reached 250 WUs for SETI today!!

    250 WUs.... I know that isn't much for alot of you crunchers, but after taking over 3 years with the old system to get to 79 units, getting to 250 is cool. I joined up with TeAm last month, and the new rig (plus a WU here and there from the work computer) is crankin'...
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    120 days..... Seti WUs....

    I've been trying to do the math to figure out when I might be able to hit 1000 WUs... at my present rate, I could maybe make 1000 in another 120 days, but not knowing when the current project is going to finish, I'm not sure I'll make it. Suppose to end early next year right? I expect to hit...
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    Is Seti receiving WUs....

    Is the server accepting the WUs this morning? I noticed that I had 2 waiting to send was just wondering....
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    Crunching for SETI with the new computer....

    Well, I'm excited... I've been crunching with SETI@home for 3 1/2 years (using the GUI verison) and got up to 77 WUs last week before upgrading my computer. The old system had a K6-III 450 and 256 MB ram, and only did the crunching while in Screensaver.... Last weekend, the new rig (EPoX...
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    ET?

    Everyone's looking for ET and I Found ET!! Photographic evidence of ETs exisitstance..... heheh....
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    I joined AnandTechs team at Seti@home....

    Okee Dokee.... I went to the Seti@home site and joined Team AnandTech. My whimpy 77 units have been added to the pot. But, now my new faster rig will turn them over much faster, so..... :)
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    Hey... what do I need to do to get on the Seti Team?

    Hi everyone... I'm interested in helping the AnandTech Seti team.... I've been hooked up with the Seti@home program for over 3 years, so I understand whats happening. But looking at the instructions for joining, I am a bit puzzled at the CLI thingy that needs to be installed. Isn't that...
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    Over Clocked my 8K5A2+ XP1600......

    :) Actually surprised that I got what I was looking for from my new system... I have to thank too many people here that helped me put this together. Probably not much of a big deal to most of you, but.... Here's the new rig... EPoX 8K5A2+ AMD XP1600+ (AGOIA) (how do you know what week?) 256...
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    My new 8A5K2+ is up and running! A couple of questions, though....

    :) The new motherboard is running... XP1600 CPU. Volcano 7+ is keeping the processor at under 40C each time I check.... Looks good so far. I have a few questions I'm sure I can get answers for. The Samsung PC2700 ram that I got said is was 2700, but on bootup is registers 2100. Did I miss...
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    need help installing Volcano 7+ on Epox 8K5A2+

    I'm in the middle of an upgrade and I'm confused at the plugs on the Volcano 7+..... Can anyone help me set up the plugs in the correct places? The website has instructions for the plugs that say... STEP 7 Connect the Yellow Wire Connector (RPM Signal) to the fan_header on your motherboard...
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    Gettin' ready to spend some money this week...

    I've been chompin' at the bit waiting to upgrade my computer system (and saving my pennies).... I've been reading all the posts to figure out the best motherboard/processor/memory combo, and this is what I have come up with. AMD Athlon XP Socket A 2000+ CPU OEM Epox EP-8K5A2+ (VIA KT333...
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    Upgrading... which processor is the best bang for the buck?

    I'm upgrading my system, and looking at the AMD processors. I can't decide if I need to go with either the XP 1600 or the XP 2000... I'm wondering if the slight difference it price is worth the faster processor, since I see most people speaking about the XP1600 when putting a system together. Is...
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    Upgrading to a new Motherboard/Processor......

    :D OK... I?m looking at an upgrade from a K6-III to perhaps an XP 1700 setup. I?ve kinda narrowed it down to 3 motherboards and need some input. Shuttle AK35GT2 EpoX 8K5A2+ ASUS A7n266-VN I've been reading the specs on these boards and all get pretty good reviews. Please give me some...