TAC Note: 64bit on WCG!

[Philippart]

Worldcommunitygrid.org starts to introduce 64bit applications for their active projects.

The first one that has got the x64 treatment is Compute For Clean Water!

more to come!



great move imo

 

[ZipSpeed]

Any need to update our client?

 

[biodoc]

Looks like the 64-bit Clean Water app was released for linux and windows a few days back (version 6.41). If you are running boinc version 6.10 or later, the update should be automatic.

http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/forums/wcg/viewthread_thread,31048

https://secure.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/viewNewsArticle.do?articleId=157

Thanks for the heads up Tom!

 

[petrusbroder]

Thanks, Tom!

 

[filibusterman]

Info always appreciated!!

 

[Rattledagger]

Any need to update our client?

If you're running a 64-bit BOINC-client, you don't need to upgrade client.
If you're running a 32-bit BOINC-client, and it's a v6.10.xx or later client, you don't need to upgrade or switch to 64-bit BOINC-client.

If you're running a 32-bit BOINC-client earlier than v6.10.xx on the other hand, you must upgrade or switch to a 64-bit BOINC-client.


Also worth remembering, you'll always need to also run a 64-bit OS.