Linux box

[quail]

Anyone know anything about making a Linux Box to run FAH onto? i think it would be a grand idea.

[Mr. $T$]

This (http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=216552&highlight=overclockix) is a crazy cool program that one of our members moded. all you need is a CD-ROM and a burner to make the disc. What it is a bootable CD, you just pop the cd in the tray an toss your computer under your desk and forget about it.

Kudos for Arkaine23 on the mod :)

[Fast420A]

There are all sorts of programs out there. Another member Gator, I think, had Yattalinux where there is 1 server with a HD and the rest of the nodes network boot so if there is a power loss they all continue where they were since they all save to the server. You would want the server on a UPS to be 100% sure of the saved WU's. Do a search for Yatta or yattalinux for more info. I personally have tried Overclockix and like it alot, Once I get some more stuff up and running, I am going to try out the terminal services if I can figure that out (I'm a newb to linux) which is basically like the yattalinux if I understand correctly. There is also a linux based program on www.em-dc.com that someone over at (H) made which uses a USB Drive to boot from and fold on.

[Arkaine23]

Yup, lots of possibilites. But to summarize:

1) Local HDD running Linux. Same sort of deal as windows. Takes about an hour to install the OS and configure foldind as a service. Need about 2GB HDD. Spares you the cost of a windows License.

2) No HDD, running a bootable CD like Overclockix. Trade cost of HDD for cost of CDrom drive, spares you the cost of a Windows License. Takes less than 1 minute to boot the CD. Folding is pre-configured. You run 1 command and you can change the user/team and restart the client. The command is "cfgfold". Requires at least 96mb - 128mb of ram.

There's another one like this called OverFoldix, made by David. It's not graphical and doesn't really function like a desktop OS the way overclockix does. Requires much less ram though- only 64mb.

Other cons- Folding in ram means you'd lose wu's if there is a power failure or a need to reboot.

Overclockix has some solutions for this- you can fold onto a local hdd or usb pen drive using its persistent home feature. You need about 32mb of space on a usb pen or hdd to do this.

You can also fold onto a network hdd's FAT32 shared partition, though its a bit more complicated and requires you to run a few commands. Instructions are on the CD, and I also maintain a forum for overclockix support if you need help.

3) The best solution for a multi-node farm.

One DHCP and terminal server node. This requires a hdd installation of Linux and some configuring on your part- yattalinux, redhat ltsp, and overclockix/other knoppixes(HDD-installed) are all good for this.

This server allows other nodes (without HDD's) to boot off the network. They can then fold onto a directory on the server's HDD.

[quail]

Wow, thx for the info :)

[quail]

Whoa i just noticed something.... u are OC3d! Your a legend in my book ;)

[quail]

so if i wanted to build one, a comp just for folding, what all would i need? and how much you link it would run me

[Fast420A]

Motherboard with onboard everything, Processor, RAM, and PSU will be enough to get the rig to post. Then you need an OS so either a CD Rom with Overclockix or a HDD with your favorite version of windows or linux and you ready to start folding.

As far as costs go, do a search for the thread CHEAP FARM PARTS and More cheap farm deals for some ideas on cost. I think most people are happy when they get down to under $150 per layer.

[Arkaine23]

Originally posted by quail
Whoa i just noticed something.... u are OC3d! Your a legend in my book ;)

It didn't used to be that way. At one time there were about 20 members of the subteam, and about 100 CPU's. Now as far as I know, I am the only one left and I'm pulling almost 60 CPU's....

OC3d is powered mostly by:

AMD Athlon XP, Gentoo Linux, Overclockix Linux, and Windows 2000 Professisional

[quail]

So you put layer upon layer into a case? how do ya mount the Mboard for fit the most u can? ;)

[Fast420A]

Check out this site here (http://ws9.jobnegotiator.com/html/monsters/flinks.html)

There's some of the different farms and how people have mounted them.

Here's the YattaMonster Jr. (http://ws9.jobnegotiator.com/html/monsters/yattajr.html) This is running the yattalinux.

Here's Old McWedo's farm (http://ws9.jobnegotiator.com/html/monsters/wedo.html) Which I think may not be up and running right now.

I can't remember who's farm this is but it's Foldzilla. (http://ws9.jobnegotiator.com/html/monsters/foldzilla.html)

Once I get some pics, I'll put mine up, have to get the other 2 layers on it first.

[quail]

Sounds good, i am interested in seeing it