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I got the PM for us folders from Landshark but unfortunately in a search from the below directions it doesn't show up as a package for me.

Using Ubuntu 7.04...how to I get those packages?

for those running Ubuntu, it's very easy to install boinc and seti@home too!
Quote:
Go to Admin -> Synatic Package Manager -> search for boinc -> mark and install boinc manager, boinc client, seti@home client -> after installed all three, you'll see boinc under Application tab -> just run it and input the user info.

also, don't forget to stop it and copy and paste the optimization apps into the seti folder.
Also, remember that seti doesn't give out credit till 'bout a week or so after the result is return. therefore, be sure to start crunching at least a week ahead the starting time (Nov.4)!! or your credits will not show up a few days after the race started!! so, starting seti sometimes next week will be good!!
 
Or should I just download the client from the SETI website and do it that way?

EDIT:
OK maybe this is the answer:
Yes, simply install again. Then go to your synaptics manager and search for BOINC. Be sure you have "universe repostories" enabled..

Yeah had to enable "Universe repositories" To get the Linux Bionic in the package manager I had to go in "system/administration/software sources" and enable "universe repositories".
 
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what do you mean?? just go to Administrator from the top menu bar, then look for Synatic package manager. do a search in it for "boinc". it will show up a few files, check and mark to install the boinc-manager, boinc-client, seti@home client. after installed, just run it from Application at the top menu bar.

and yes, I'm using 7.04 too.
 
No, it was just like I wrote.... the search comes up empty unless "universe repositories" is selected.

After that the Boinc stuff shows up.

EDIT: Another question. What is the url of the project? It's the first question the BOINC manager asks me .

Got it used this one:http://setiathome.berkeley.edu

Where is the SETI folder in Linux ? I need to place the optimizations in it.
 
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I found the path computer -> file system -> var/libs/boinc/project/setiathome but it doesn't allow me to copy and paste nor drag and drop into the folder tho....? and I have no idea how to sudo copy and paste it in command... :confused:
 
Thanks LS trying it now.

The BOINC client has to be stopped first right? Whats the proper procedure for that?

Yikes! I have 3 folders in there, setiathome.berkely.edu, and steiathome.ssl.berlely.edu and setiweb.ssl.berkely.edu
 
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I found the path computer -> file system -> var/libs/boinc/project/setiathome but it doesn't allow me to copy and paste nor drag and drop into the folder tho....? and I have no idea how to sudo copy and paste it in command... :confused:

If I am lazy and wanting to drag and drop. <now this might not be the right way but works>
I would open the terminal and type:

sudo nautilus var/libs/boinc/project/setiathome

It will open that dir in a sudo nautilus and allow me to move files and modify as I please. Good for drag and drop simplicity. A simple sudo nautilus will open the root dir, but allow you to navigate to any dir. Including copy/pasting files.

The real way would be:
sudo cp where/it/is/coming/from var/libs/boinc/project/setiathome
 
LS do you have the same 3 folders? Which one does the optimization go in?

I thought there would have been instructions in the download, but the readme doesn't tell me anything.

Readme:

Code:
 setiathome(1)        User Commands        Version 5.06 - December 2005

NAME
    seti_boinc - the SETI@home client program

SYNOPSIS
    seti_boinc [options]

DESCRIPTION
    seti_boinc is the boinc version of the SETI@home client.
    It runs under the BOINC client which downloads radio telescope data 
    from a network server, analyzes the data looking for signals of 
    extraterrestrial origin, and uploads results to the server, 
    repeating this cycle indefinitely.  
    See [URL="http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/"]http://setiathome.berkeley.edu[/URL] for more information.

FILES
    In order to use seti_boinc to analyze data from the seti@home project
    you must first download the BOINC client software which is avalable
    through the setiathome web page [URL]http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/[/URL]
    If used on a supported host platform, the BOINC client will automatically
    download the most recent versions of the seti@home client software.

    If you are compiling for an unsupported host platform, you may need to use
    the boinc anonymous platform mechanism described at
    [URL]http://boinc.berkeley.edu/anonymous_platform.php[/URL]

    The program generates several files with .sah extension
    in the directory from which it's run.
    These should not be modified.


OPTIONS
    -nographics
    Do not show graphics while running.

    -version
    Show software version
    
SEE ALSO:
    There is much more information to be found about the operation
    of the client at the following WEB sites:
        [URL]http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/[/URL]
        [URL]http://boinc.berkeley.edu/[/URL]
    with discussions of add-on programs and scripts to control
    the BOINC client in various situations.

        The most recent version of the seti_boinc source code can be found at
    [URL]http://lunatics.at/[/URL]

    The most recent version of the official FFTW library can be found at
    [URL]http://www.fftw.org/[/URL].  A version containing any modifications made for
    SETI@home can be found at [URL]http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/[/URL]
    If you are unable to find it there, please contact Eric Korpela 
    <korpela at ssl.berkeley.edu>.
 
If I am lazy and wanting to drag and drop. <now this might not be the right way but works>
I would open the terminal and type:

sudo nautilus var/libs/boinc/project/setiathome

It will open that dir in a sudo nautilus and allow me to move files and modify as I please. Good for drag and drop simplicity. A simple sudo nautilus will open the root dir, but allow you to navigate to any dir. Including copy/pasting files.

The real way would be:
sudo cp where/it/is/coming/from var/libs/boinc/project/setiathome
how do I CD back to filesystem instead of staying in the homeuser's directory??
 
LS do you have the same 3 folders? Which one does the optimization go in?

I thought there would have been instructions in the download, but the readme doesn't tell me anything.

Readme:

Code:
 setiathome(1)        User Commands        Version 5.06 - December 2005

NAME
    seti_boinc - the SETI@home client program

SYNOPSIS
    seti_boinc [options]

DESCRIPTION
    seti_boinc is the boinc version of the SETI@home client.
    It runs under the BOINC client which downloads radio telescope data 
    from a network server, analyzes the data looking for signals of 
    extraterrestrial origin, and uploads results to the server, 
    repeating this cycle indefinitely.  
    See [URL="http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/"]http://setiathome.berkeley.edu[/URL] for more information.

FILES
    In order to use seti_boinc to analyze data from the seti@home project
    you must first download the BOINC client software which is avalable
    through the setiathome web page [URL]http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/[/URL]
    If used on a supported host platform, the BOINC client will automatically
    download the most recent versions of the seti@home client software.

    If you are compiling for an unsupported host platform, you may need to use
    the boinc anonymous platform mechanism described at
    [URL]http://boinc.berkeley.edu/anonymous_platform.php[/URL]

    The program generates several files with .sah extension
    in the directory from which it's run.
    These should not be modified.


OPTIONS
    -nographics
    Do not show graphics while running.

    -version
    Show software version
    
SEE ALSO:
    There is much more information to be found about the operation
    of the client at the following WEB sites:
        [URL]http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/[/URL]
        [URL]http://boinc.berkeley.edu/[/URL]
    with discussions of add-on programs and scripts to control
    the BOINC client in various situations.

        The most recent version of the seti_boinc source code can be found at
    [URL]http://lunatics.at/[/URL]

    The most recent version of the official FFTW library can be found at
    [URL]http://www.fftw.org/[/URL].  A version containing any modifications made for
    SETI@home can be found at [URL]http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/[/URL]
    If you are unable to find it there, please contact Eric Korpela 
    <korpela at ssl.berkeley.edu>.

it should go to setiathome.berkeley.edu folder as it contains most files instead of the other two only has 2 files in it after you run the seti@home.
 
how do I CD back to filesystem instead of staying in the homeuser's directory??

That is where the sudo nautilus comes in handy for n00b file moving. Just use the nifty nav tabs on top. It is a superuser nautilus. Not the usual user nautilus. Looks and acts the same, but with grater permissions to do power stuff.

For the terminal just use:

cd .. even cd . (depends how deep your going up.)

or cd /

You can nav to any part of the filesystem you like. Just type cd and the location you would like to head to. The forward slash is the root of all Linux evil :D All thing you need start there. Hence why most things start with the / .. Unless you already inside a dir moving forward.

cd /home/~name/Desktop


Or


cd /var/foldername

cd /sys
To check what is inside the dir you are in. dir works but the proper usage is ls (non-capped LS). The cool thing about this.. It will color the folders and files for you. Making it easy to see what is going on.

You can add commands as you go along, or use cd .. to go back up.
 

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I'm happy to see Linux uses similar syntax to DOS for basic stuff (cd .., dir, etc). I've got cold feet even though I need to install and start up a Linux system this weekend.


Quick question, slightly off-topic: Ubuntu 7.04 (I guess it's 7.10 now???) is 64-bit, correct ...??
 
Yes there is a 32bit and 64bit. Generally most everything works pretty good for the 64bit side. (Most everything is ported over)
 
No problems then! :) These will be crunching rigs and little else. OS, SETI, LAN and maybe a little file server duty since the HDDs are much bigger than required - but damn if I'll buy a 40 or 80 Gb HDD for $40 when a 400 Gb is only $80 ...
 
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One of the cooler things about using Linux for DC projects. You can shunt things and use the extra CPU time to work not protecting the machine(read: Windows). It is just much easier to setup a long term DC machine in Linux than a NTFS machine.

If your crafty...

You can trim and harden the setup to be a very fine cruncher. Using ssh to do what you need done. Leaving the gdm out of the picture. Learning just enough to get this is a great way to run a dedicated machine.


Here is something funny. I pwn'ed my wifes computer. I do vile things to her machine via ssh while she is on it;. One thing I learned.. Never ever! ever! think it is funny to remote reboot a machine while a wife is playing Lincity-ng. or close items while she is ignoring me.

Usually I push files to her home dir as she asks for it. Or install stuff for her. Even while she is surfing. If she asks about a location of a program. I will open it for her via ssh.
 
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Here is something funny. I pwn'ed my wifes computer. I do vile things to her machine via ssh while she is on it;. One thing I learned.. Never ever! ever! think it is funny to remote reboot a machine while a wife is playing Lincity-ng. or close items while she is ignoring me.

Usually I push files to her home dir as she asks for it. Or install stuff for her. Even while she is surfing.

lol.... tell me 'bout it!! we use BeyondTV as home, and it support using iPhone as a remote control. and I can remote access the BTV via internet. one day when I was working late, I log onto the BTV server at home, and saw it's watching LiveTV (my GF), so I use my iPhone to exit BeyondTV (via the web) while she's watching it at home!! yeah, that was funny when I called her..... that is, till I got home later on that night....!! :eek:

oh, tks for the help again, I'll try it tomorrow again!
 
Last time I hid something from my wife via remote. She hid my socks from me.. All of them.

There is a serious advantage of a well config'ed Linux to DC.. Maybe a slice for file serving. Not just the fact you can ssh it and make it run just one thing and do it well. For DC projects, you really do not need the GDM, and the goodies most would need. Just a network to get to the machine to tell it what to do. Letting all the powah loose for the crunch berries.
 
Heh, when I need to edit files in buntu I justed opened the file manager under sudo eg


sudo konqueror
 
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