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stereosteve99
08-19-02, 09:45 PM
I just put seti on my computer, but I see that folding is very popular. Other than the purposes of each, are there any advantages of folding?? Should I switch?
Which Client do I download?:eh?:
rogerdugans
08-19-02, 10:00 PM
I am running Seti, but I have done both, and will be doing some more folding soon :)
It depends on you: take a look at both projects, see which one appeals to YOU more and join the team and do it!
Both teams have great goals IMO, and both OC Teams have great people and some fun participating in their respective projects.
You can do both, but you really need a pc for each- Seti's client is more aggressive in seeking cpu cycles, and leaves very little for the Folding client.....I have tried just about everything to get them to "play nice together" and no luck :(
Either one you go with....Enjoy! :beer:
Über~PhLuBB
08-19-02, 10:08 PM
Folding@Home (http://folding.stanford.edu) helps Stanford cure horrible diseases like cancer and altzheimers. SETI (http://www.ocsetiteam.com) helps find sentient alien life which could be trying to contact us.
I think F@H is more practical now, and that SETI will be a better choice in a few decades. Personal opinion.
YOU should choose which one interests you the most, and become a part of that project. Nobody should tell you what your CPU is best for. It's YOUR CPU. =)
*cough* F@H *cough*
nikhsub1
08-19-02, 10:10 PM
Originally posted by stereosteve99
I just put seti on my computer, but I see that folding is very popular. Other than the purposes of each, are there any advantages of folding?? Should I switch?
Which Client do I download?:eh?:
Well if your a sci-fi buff, searching for ET may be your thing, I think he exists but when HE wants to contact us, he will. On the other hand, folding helps us humans by searching for cures to diseases. To me, this is more important than the novelty of SETI. Plus, my daughter has a "protein" disorder and THAT is why I fold.;)
MadMoto
08-19-02, 10:10 PM
Originally posted by stereosteve99
I just put seti on my computer, but I see that folding is very popular. Other than the purposes of each, are there any advantages of folding??
Find a cure for cancer...my neighbor (60ish ol german lady) just recieved her first dose of treament for cancer.
Should I switch?
Yes why of course :)
Which Client do I download?:eh?:
I am using the text version 3.11 (http://folding.stanford.edu/release/FAH3Console.exe)
or more info here (http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=108580)
Hope you decide to fold.
stereosteve99
08-19-02, 10:20 PM
Are there any drawbacks to using the graphical client, opposed to using the text client. I personally like the graphical myself.
Other than that, I'm all set. Folding at this very moment.. Thanks for all the help.
The last time I heard (which admittedly was several years ago) the people at SETI had more than enough cpu's to process the data they are producing. In fact, they were making the program more complicated just to keep all the volunteer computers busy. Folding, on the other hand will need more computing power for a long time to come.
nikhsub1
08-19-02, 10:23 PM
Originally posted by stereosteve99
Are there any drawbacks to using the graphical client, opposed to using the text client. I personally like the graphical myself.
Other than that, I'm all set. Folding at this very moment.. Thanks for all the help.
Glad to have you abord! The graphical client is slower IF you have it open cause the computer has to process the graphics, if it is minimized, it folds as fast as the text version (I think!).
As long as you keep the window minimized, they both work at the same speed. I use the graphical client myself. The only drawback I can think of is that the graphical client is a bit more of a hassle to upgrade when new versions come out (you have to uninstall the program rather than just replacing a file).
Welcome to the team:D If you have any questions just ask there are a lot of very knowledgable members around:D Fold on!!!!
Dylruss
08-21-02, 02:57 PM
mmmmm, folding. Is there anything better? I do for personal reasons as well. With you and others joining all the time, we can make a difference.
Team 32 is the best team, we all will do anything for each other to help out!
xvi3tsoljahx
08-21-02, 04:00 PM
im folding for personal reasons. SETI would be great i tried it once... but folding catches my attention =D
metallica0421
08-21-02, 10:16 PM
Originally posted by Dylruss
mmmmm, folding. Is there anything better? I do for personal reasons as well. With you and others joining all the time, we can make a difference.
Team 32 is the best team, we all will do anything for each other to help out!
even buy me a faster rig?!?!?:D :D :D
p.s ill settle for a 1 gig amd and mobo(my fastest rig is a 800 amd
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