Ok, we are seriously getting whupped by the Dutch Power Cows in cracking RC5, so I figured it was about time I gave the assimilation efforts a try. First I'll make an attempt to explain what RC5 is. Basically its a competetion between a few really big teams who are trying to bring together enough computers and processing power to crack a very complex 64 bit code. The following is an explanation ripped straight from a Dennilfloss post on a different forum, he did a great job explaining it, better than I could do:
The purpose of this program is to join several thousand computers in an effort to prove that 64bit encryption is not safe enough for internet banking, etc... by cracking a code. It is sponsored by the major companies that produce the encryption software as a way of testing. Basically, it would install and run a very small program that does mathematical computation on your computer to try and find a hidden key amongst a few billion blocks. The program (client) is set to the lowest priority on your computer, meaning that it will not slow any of your processes. It only uses unused cpu cycles, making your processor run at 100% of its capacity. During that time, Windows would produce garbage instructions anyway, so this just makes you use more of the cpu you paid good money for. This generates a little heat (like running a game all the time) but if your system is cooled enough, ie stable when you play games, there is no danger at all to your pc. If you are not overclocking, there are no danger at all. Moreover, the client starts automatically when you turn on your computer and runs in the background. One of the processes limiting the lifespan of your hadware is thermal shock and transient voltage when you turn on your pc. You could do like me and always leave your computers on, so that the temperature remains stable. All I do is set up power management in control panel so that my monitor goes to sleep after 20 minutes of inactivity from my mouse or keyboard. Or you need not change your habits at all.
The client will not interfere with antiviral software, gaming or defragging (it pauses automatically during the latter). One thing to keep in mind though, if you have installed Rain or Waterfall or another cpu cooling software that uses halt instructions, you need to disable it (I have uninstalled Rain from my pc) because it will not allow the client to run.
So now you know what RC5 is, now why do we need you? Well Team Anandtech (TA) has recently been doing pretty well in the competetion, and was quickly approaching the lead. That was until the Dutch Power Cows (a rival team) suddenly began to pull ahead by dumping thousands of keys (keys are part of the code its cracking or) at a time. You can see us getting our asses whupped in the dailies Here. All you have to do to help is stick a little cow in your system tray. You'll be joining a mini team headed by Adul. We are the naked crackers. Our fairly good stats (they're are improving) can be found at --->
Naked Crackers. Naked is good, RC5 is good, the combination was inevitable. If naked isn't your thing join some other mini-team or crack for yourself, but just crack!
How do you join? Its easy. First download the client from the Distributed.net site. After you have done that small download install it. Once it is installed all you have to do a little bit of configuration. First go into general client options and set the email address to tncrc5@home.com. Then go to buffer and buffer update options and set load work preference to RC5,CSC=0,DES=0,OGR=0. Then exit and save the settings and its done forever. There will be preconfigured clients soon, as soon as Adul gets off his lazy ass! You've got RC5 and you are cracking for Team Anandtech as well as the mini-team the naked crackers. So join up, if not for the sake of AT, at least to have something cool to put in your sig!
The purpose of this program is to join several thousand computers in an effort to prove that 64bit encryption is not safe enough for internet banking, etc... by cracking a code. It is sponsored by the major companies that produce the encryption software as a way of testing. Basically, it would install and run a very small program that does mathematical computation on your computer to try and find a hidden key amongst a few billion blocks. The program (client) is set to the lowest priority on your computer, meaning that it will not slow any of your processes. It only uses unused cpu cycles, making your processor run at 100% of its capacity. During that time, Windows would produce garbage instructions anyway, so this just makes you use more of the cpu you paid good money for. This generates a little heat (like running a game all the time) but if your system is cooled enough, ie stable when you play games, there is no danger at all to your pc. If you are not overclocking, there are no danger at all. Moreover, the client starts automatically when you turn on your computer and runs in the background. One of the processes limiting the lifespan of your hadware is thermal shock and transient voltage when you turn on your pc. You could do like me and always leave your computers on, so that the temperature remains stable. All I do is set up power management in control panel so that my monitor goes to sleep after 20 minutes of inactivity from my mouse or keyboard. Or you need not change your habits at all.
The client will not interfere with antiviral software, gaming or defragging (it pauses automatically during the latter). One thing to keep in mind though, if you have installed Rain or Waterfall or another cpu cooling software that uses halt instructions, you need to disable it (I have uninstalled Rain from my pc) because it will not allow the client to run.
So now you know what RC5 is, now why do we need you? Well Team Anandtech (TA) has recently been doing pretty well in the competetion, and was quickly approaching the lead. That was until the Dutch Power Cows (a rival team) suddenly began to pull ahead by dumping thousands of keys (keys are part of the code its cracking or) at a time. You can see us getting our asses whupped in the dailies Here. All you have to do to help is stick a little cow in your system tray. You'll be joining a mini team headed by Adul. We are the naked crackers. Our fairly good stats (they're are improving) can be found at --->
Naked Crackers. Naked is good, RC5 is good, the combination was inevitable. If naked isn't your thing join some other mini-team or crack for yourself, but just crack!
How do you join? Its easy. First download the client from the Distributed.net site. After you have done that small download install it. Once it is installed all you have to do a little bit of configuration. First go into general client options and set the email address to tncrc5@home.com. Then go to buffer and buffer update options and set load work preference to RC5,CSC=0,DES=0,OGR=0. Then exit and save the settings and its done forever. There will be preconfigured clients soon, as soon as Adul gets off his lazy ass! You've got RC5 and you are cracking for Team Anandtech as well as the mini-team the naked crackers. So join up, if not for the sake of AT, at least to have something cool to put in your sig!
