A 3 minute WU

[DeltaSierra]

I just sent in a WU that took 3 minutes 36 seconds. I've read that these occassionally happen...due to bad data or whatever. But, do I need to tell SETI@home that I just sent a bad WU?

I got credit for the WU though. That'll sure improve my average times. Going from around 5 hours per WU down to 3 minutes! LOL

[killem1x1]

I had one like that as well, and everyone stated that it was normal and to "just be pleased with it". So I am:)

[Basher]

all you need to do is smile :)

[Sir-Epix]

Originally posted by DeltaSierra
I just sent in a WU that took 3 minutes 36 seconds. I've read that these occassionally happen...due to bad data or whatever. But, do I need to tell SETI@home that I just sent a bad WU?

I got credit for the WU though. That'll sure improve my average times. Going from around 5 hours per WU down to 3 minutes! LOL

It was not a bad work unit. What it was is a work unit that had extremely spikes, so the program determined that it had Radio Interfence. SETI designed the program to stop analysis and send it back. You do get credit for those work units.

[RedDeathDrinker]

Excellent WU's if you get them.................

[wilbo666]

Hey...does anyone have a 2-3min work unit because I'm trying to make a commandline seti cacher for linux and I would love to have a short workunit to test if the proggie works properly...??

Thanks guys..