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@EvoX2008, what version of ubuntu did you install?

Sounds like you need to update your PPA. Let me google a minute here to see if I can find the one you need.
 
EvoX2008 said:
Can anyone please help?

Got Ubuntu installed, doing

sudo apt-get install boinc-manager boinc-client

And I get this:

unable to locate package boinc-manager
unable to locate package boinc-client



Much appreciated!
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Welcome! I'm not much help, because I used the package managers to install.:oops:
 
I can not find a reliable source with a repository. It seems to be in the main ubuntu repository that you should absolutely already have. So try updating if you have not already.

Code: 
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install boinc-client boinc-manager

If that does not work, try adding this repository. A repository is just a place you download the software from. You are just telling ubuntu where the to get it. I do not know if this is a reliable repository but it is worth a shot if updating does not work.
Code: 
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:costamagnagianfranco/boinc
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install boinc-client boinc-manager
 
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james888 said:
I can not reliable source with a repository. It seems to be in the main ubuntu repository that you should absolutely already have. So try updating if you have not already.

Code: 
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install boinc-client boinc-manager

If that does not work, try adding this repository. A repository is just a place you download the software from. You are just telling ubuntu where the to get it. I do not know if this is a reliable repository but it is worth a shot if updating does not work.
Code: 
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:costamagnagianfranco/boinc
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install boinc-client boinc-manager
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Yep, that did the trick. Thanks! Now, how can I get it to download say 5 days worth of tasks? I changed the values in computing preferences in the manager, but I still get a few tasks instead of say 60-70?

Any other places I should be looking in?
 
EvoX2008 said:
but I still get a few tasks instead of say 60-70?
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I think until it gets an idea of how quickly your rig can crunch through workunits, it doesn't know how many workunits it needs to buffer to last however many days. Just let it run for a bit and it should sort itself out shorty. Welcome to the forums too! :toast:
 
xvi said:
I think until it gets an idea of how quickly your rig can crunch through workunits, it doesn't know how many workunits it needs to buffer to last however many days. Just let it run for a bit and it should sort itself out shorty.
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Close. The initial batch is 1 wu per core. The buffer will start filling up as soon as the initial batch is completed. ;)

xvi said:
Welcome to the forums too! :toast:
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^^ This- Welcome! :toast:
 
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Almost. One per virtual core (thread) presented to the OS. After the WCG site has established that your system is in fact running & reporting WUs, then it ups the limit to (IIRC) 30 per thread.
 
I see.. Ok.. I added Rosetta, cuz I won't be back until Friday and had it download a bunch of WU to keep crunching before then... must be a thing with WCG then :)
 
Darn, at least you having winter. Most of time it been staying near low 60s here. Think a few days it got low 50s, but only a few days at a time and that because of the rain.
 
EvoX2008 said:
I see.. Ok.. I added Rosetta, cuz I won't be back until Friday and had it download a bunch of WU to keep crunching before then... must be a thing with WCG then :)
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Do you have limited access to the Internet? Is that why you need a bunch of work?
 
Had a massive lightning storm at 2am last night.
I was lying in bed telling myself not to be so damn lazy and go
out to the garage and shut down my crunchers.

Too late..a crack and a loud bang and the power went out.
Thankfully they all booted up this morning with no probs.
Downtime was only about 4 hours. Phew. Lesson learnt.
 
Stopped at the hardware store this morning and got electrical tape and cable ties. Now I'm ready to start setting up the 2P 6172 systems :)
 
Does WCG run faster on Win7? I noticed that tasks take a little longer to complete on Ubuntu x64 (15.10)... or is it just me?
 
Projects complete at different rates according to the project and the OS they're run on. For instance, OET runs the best on Linux. I don't know if anyone has a comprehensive list.
 
Linux gives on average about 25% more ppd over windows 7 for intel cpu's.
 
james888 said:
Linux gives on average about 25% more ppd over windows 7 for intel cpu's.
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Variation is more per project than per CPU manufacturer. OET benefits the most..something like a 30% boost. CEP2 probably has the smallest boost; more like 5% on those CPUs IIRC.

I've found on a wide range of CPUs (Intel Nehalem through Haswell, probably beyond; AMD PhII through Piledriver) Linux is consistently better.
 
My only amd cpu that ever was on linux was an AMD phenom II 960. I saw no real difference there.
 
Hmmm, I did do some BOINC on my 1090T under Ubuntu. Can't remember how fast it was crunching, but it seem to spit units out pretty good.
 
So, I've reached one of my goals, the 5 year badge for OET. I've already changed my projects to work on other 5 year badges, (FAAH2, UGM, CEP2) so my PPD is going to drop. Secondly, I'm moving one of the 2600K's to my son's system, so I will also lose it's output.:ohwell:
 
So I have everything I need to set up the 2P G34 systems except power cords :rolleyes:
I'll be getting a few more probably Friday and then I'll see what I can get going :)
 
thebluebumblebee said:
So, I've reached one of my goals, the 5 year badge for OET. I've already changed my projects to work on other 5 year badges, (FAAH2, UGM, CEP2) so my PPD is going to drop. Secondly, I'm moving one of the 2600K's to my son's system, so I will also lose it's output.:ohwell:
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Whatever the case, those CPUs seem to be magical with their tremendous PPD; they had a good run! :respect:
 
manofthem said:
Whatever the case, those CPUs seem to be magical with their tremendous PPD; they had a good run! :respect:
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:laugh: I know, I'm afraid to touch them.
 
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