I'm just curious if anyone here uses their computer for distributed computing projects?
The first I heard of was SETI@Home soon after it started in 1999, which I have participated in off and on over the years. After several years, they went from a stand-alone SETI@Home client to a more general framework for distributed computing called BOINC (Berkeley Online Infrastructure for Network Computing):
https://boinc.berkeley.edu
BOINC allows organizations to manage distributed computing work, by creating computer programs that allow peoples' computers to process work distributed by their srever, and BOINC organizes the data into work units & such and provides things like redundant checking, statistics on work units processed, etc.. There are projects running in BOINC that process data for things like medical research, doing calculations for astronomical data, etc..
SETI@Home recently announced that they won't be sending any more work units, and they want to focus on analyzing all the data they've received back from SETI@Home. So I've re-enabled some of the other BOINC projects I joined a while ago: World Community Grid (which processes data for scientific research in health and medical areas), Rosetta@Home (which processes data for research in protien structure and protien structure prediction), and Milkyway@Home (which processes data to generate 3D models of stellar streams in the milky way).
Nightfox
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I'm just curious if anyone here uses their computer for distributed computing projects?
The first I heard of was SETI@Home soon after it started in 1999, which I have participated in off and on over the years. After several years, they went from a stand-alone SETI@Home client to a more general framework for distributed computing called BOINC (Berkeley Online Infrastructure for Network Computing): https://boinc.berkeley.edu BOINC allows organizations to manage distributed computing work, by creating computer programs that allow peoples' computers to process work distributed by their srever, and BOINC organizes the data into work units & such and provides things like redundant checking, statistics on work units processed, etc.. There are projects running in BOINC that process data for things like medical research, doing calculations for astronomical data, etc..
SETI@Home recently announced that they won't be sending any more work units, and they want to focus on analyzing all the data they've received back from SETI@Home. So I've re-enabled some of the other BOINC projects I joined a while ago: World Community Grid (which processes data for scientific research in health and medical areas), Rosetta@Home (which processes data for research in protien structure and protien structure prediction), and Milkyway@Home (which processes data to generate 3D models of stellar streams in the milky way).
Nightfox
i used to participate in SETI@home and now have an iMac logged into Folding@home... i didnt know of BOINC and the others.. will have to check it out, thanks!!
Nelgin wrote to Nightfox <=-
I participated in both SETI@Home and was running BOINC until I rebuilt
my computer and never reinstalled it. I've been looking at other
projects such as Zooniverse https://www.zooniverse.org/ where you
actually join in and make decisions. I'm doing the asteroid hunter one
on and off.
I'm just curious if anyone here uses their computer for distributed computing projects?
used to for a long time, especially Seti and Einstein@Home.
But never used a powerfull machine so even if I started in 1999 only have 587299 credits
I joined seti@home back in 98 i think. I run it off and on these days.
Nelgin wrote to Nightfox <=-
I participated in both SETI@Home and was running BOINC until I rebuilt
my computer and never reinstalled it. I've been looking at other
projects such as Zooniverse https://www.zooniverse.org/ where you
actually join in and make decisions. I'm doing the asteroid hunter one
on and off.
I joined seti@home back in 98 i think. I run it off and on these days.
The zooniverse is a great project. I've contributed in the galaxyzoo and planetzoo projects from time to time. Haven't done it in a while. With hundreds of billions of galaxies to rule on, it gets daunting and feels
like I'm not making a dent.
Re: Re: Distributed computing
By: calcmandan to Nelgin on Wed Apr 22 2020 02:25 am
I joined seti@home back in 98 i think. I run it off and on these days.
SETI@Home didn't launch until May 1999.
I'm just curious if anyone here uses their computer for distributed
computing projects?
used to for a long time, especially Seti and Einstein@Home.
But never used a powerfull machine so even if I started in 1999 only have 587299 credits
Now i do useless distributed stuff like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Sheep . Won't save the world but it look nice :-)
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Re: Re: Distributed computing
By: Ennev to Nightfox on Wed Apr 22 2020 08:19 am
used to for a long time, especially Seti and Einstein@Home.
But never used a powerfull machine so even if I started in 1999 only have
587299 credits
I didn't have a very powerful PC when I started in 1999 either, but I let it run for quite a while and accumulated some credits. setiathome.berkeley.edu says I have 22,769 hours of classic SETI@Home CPU time and 2,808 classic SETI@Home work units.
Nightfox
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I joined seti@home back in 98 i think. I run it off and on these
days.
SETI@Home didn't launch until May 1999.
They must have got their dates mixed up. I was running in when I lived in Richardson, TX and moved into the new house in July 1999. I'm sure I had been running it longer than a couple of months.
Nightfox wrote to All <=-
I'm just curious if anyone here uses their computer for distributed computing projects?
The first I heard of was SETI@Home soon after it started in 1999, which
I have participated in off and on over the years. After several years, they went from a stand-alone SETI@Home client to a more general
framework for distributed computing called BOINC (Berkeley Online Infrastructure for Network Computing): https://boinc.berkeley.edu
BOINC allows organizations to manage distributed computing work, by creating computer programs that allow peoples' computers to process
work distributed by their srever, and BOINC organizes the data into
work units & such and provides things like redundant checking,
statistics on work units processed, etc.. There are projects running
in BOINC that process data for things like medical research, doing calculations for astronomical data, etc..
SETI@Home recently announced that they won't be sending any more work units, and they want to focus on analyzing all the data they've
received back from SETI@Home. So I've re-enabled some of the other
BOINC projects I joined a while ago: World Community Grid (which
processes data for scientific research in health and medical areas), Rosetta@Home (which processes data for research in protien structure
and protien structure prediction), and Milkyway@Home (which processes
data to generate 3D models of stellar streams in the milky way).
Nelgin wrote to Nightfox <=-it
Nightfox wrote:
Re: Re: Distributed computing
By: Ennev to Nightfox on Wed Apr 22 2020 08:19 am
used to for a long time, especially Seti and Einstein@Home.
But never used a powerfull machine so even if I started in 1999 only have
587299 credits
I didn't have a very powerful PC when I started in 1999 either, but I let
run for quite a while and accumulated some credits. setiathome.berkeley.edu says I have 22,769 hours of classic SETI@Home
CPU time and 2,808 classic SETI@Home work units. N>
Nightfox
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Total credit 1,832,303
Recent average credit 0.07
SETI@home classic workunits 21
SETI@home classic CPU time 1,084 hours
Seems I joined 12 Oct 1999.
Thumper wrote to Nightfox <=-
Nightfox wrote to All <=-
I'm just curious if anyone here uses their computer for distributed computing projects?
The first I heard of was SETI@Home soon after it started in 1999, which
I have participated in off and on over the years. After several years, they went from a stand-alone SETI@Home client to a more general
framework for distributed computing called BOINC (Berkeley Online Infrastructure for Network Computing): https://boinc.berkeley.edu
BOINC allows organizations to manage distributed computing work, by creating computer programs that allow peoples' computers to process
work distributed by their srever, and BOINC organizes the data into
work units & such and provides things like redundant checking,
statistics on work units processed, etc.. There are projects running
in BOINC that process data for things like medical research, doing calculations for astronomical data, etc..
SETI@Home recently announced that they won't be sending any more work units, and they want to focus on analyzing all the data they've
received back from SETI@Home. So I've re-enabled some of the other
BOINC projects I joined a while ago: World Community Grid (which
processes data for scientific research in health and medical areas), Rosetta@Home (which processes data for research in protien structure
and protien structure prediction), and Milkyway@Home (which processes
data to generate 3D models of stellar streams in the milky way).
I've been running Seti@Home for years and now Boinc. I am doing the Rosetta project at this time which is working on Covid. I had also been
a part of Rosetta when they were looking for a Vaccine for Anthrax.
calcmandan wrote to Thumper <=-
Thumper wrote to Nightfox <=-
Nightfox wrote to All <=-
I'm just curious if anyone here uses their computer for distributed computing projects?
The first I heard of was SETI@Home soon after it started in 1999, which
I have participated in off and on over the years. After several years, they went from a stand-alone SETI@Home client to a more general
framework for distributed computing called BOINC (Berkeley Online Infrastructure for Network Computing): https://boinc.berkeley.edu
BOINC allows organizations to manage distributed computing work, by creating computer programs that allow peoples' computers to process
work distributed by their srever, and BOINC organizes the data into
work units & such and provides things like redundant checking,
statistics on work units processed, etc.. There are projects running
in BOINC that process data for things like medical research, doing calculations for astronomical data, etc..
SETI@Home recently announced that they won't be sending any more work units, and they want to focus on analyzing all the data they've
received back from SETI@Home. So I've re-enabled some of the other
BOINC projects I joined a while ago: World Community Grid (which
processes data for scientific research in health and medical areas), Rosetta@Home (which processes data for research in protien structure
and protien structure prediction), and Milkyway@Home (which processes
data to generate 3D models of stellar streams in the milky way).
I've been running Seti@Home for years and now Boinc. I am doing the Rosetta project at this time which is working on Covid. I had also been
a part of Rosetta when they were looking for a Vaccine for Anthrax.
Thumper wrote to calcmandan <=-
I even got a certificate at one time for that project. Might still be
out there somewhere. Used to get certificates from Seti too... Hmmmm. Might have to look for those. :)
On 04-24-20 00:59, calcmandan wrote to Thumper <=-
Speaking of SETI, some time ago I read that researchers determined the source of the WOW! signal. It turned out, from their findings, that it
was a comet that crossed their field of view and it was the signal
coming from it. I could be wrong on the specifics but I know it was a comet. Anyway, after tracking that comet, it would've been just at that very spot in the sky when the signal was captured.
Conspiracy theorists won't believe the explaination but meh. They never will.
On 04-24-20 00:59, calcmandan wrote to Thumper <=-
Speaking of SETI, some time ago I read that researchers determined the source of the WOW! signal. It turned out, from their findings, that it was a comet that crossed their field of view and it was the signal
Interesting, first time I've heard of this. The question still remains abou the origin of the signal - was it somehow generated by the comet or reflecte from another source?
Conspiracy theorists won't believe the explaination but meh. They
never will.
Vk3jed wrote to calcmandan <=-
On 04-24-20 00:59, calcmandan wrote to Thumper <=-
Speaking of SETI, some time ago I read that researchers determined the source of the WOW! signal. It turned out, from their findings, that it
was a comet that crossed their field of view and it was the signal
Interesting, first time I've heard of this. The question still remains about the origin of the signal - was it somehow generated by the comet
or reflected from another source?
MRO wrote to Vk3jed <=-
Re: Re: Distributed computing
By: Vk3jed to calcmandan on Sat Apr 25 2020 08:24 am
On 04-24-20 00:59, calcmandan wrote to Thumper <=-
Speaking of SETI, some time ago I read that researchers determined the source of the WOW! signal. It turned out, from their findings, that it was a comet that crossed their field of view and it was the signal
Interesting, first time I've heard of this. The question still remains abou the origin of the signal - was it somehow generated by the comet or reflecte from another source?
they still dont know the source and they cant replicate it.
they have also been shooting radio signals in the direction of the
source.
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
How about reading from the source other than a vague memory from a non-astronomer?
they still dont know the source and they cant replicate it.
they have also been shooting radio signals in the direction of the source.
Completely untrue and fabricated information
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
If you want I'll dig up their published paper.
MRO wrote to calcmandan <=-
Re: Re: Distributed computing
By: calcmandan to MRO on Sat Apr 25 2020 03:42 pm
they still dont know the source and they cant replicate it.
they have also been shooting radio signals in the direction of the source.
Completely untrue and fabricated information
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
If you want I'll dig up their published paper.
you fucking doubt me again i will kick your ass.
i dont care about your bullshit website.
go back under your rock.
MRO wrote to calcmandan <=-
Re: Re: Distributed computing
By: calcmandan to Vk3jed on Sat Apr 25 2020 03:27 pm
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
How about reading from the source other than a vague memory from a non-astronomer?
astronomer here. we still arent sure if that was a comet. dont think
they make that much radio noise.
On 04-25-20 09:07, MRO wrote to Vk3jed <=-
they still dont know the source and they cant replicate it.
they have also been shooting radio signals in the direction of the
source.
i dont think that's a good idea.
On 04-25-20 15:14, Rampage wrote to Vk3jed <=-
i used this search the other day... several articles and papers were found...
https://www.google.com/search?q=wow+signal+solved
On 04-25-20 15:27, calcmandan wrote to Vk3jed <=-
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
How about reading from the source other than a vague memory from a non-astronomer?
On 04-25-20 15:42, calcmandan wrote to MRO <=-
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
If you want I'll dig up their published paper.
On 04-25-20 23:47, MRO wrote to calcmandan <=-
astronomer here. we still arent sure if that was a comet. dont think
they make that much radio noise.
Vk3jed wrote to calcmandan <=-
On 04-25-20 15:27, calcmandan wrote to Vk3jed <=-
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
Thanks.
How about reading from the source other than a vague memory from a non-astronomer?
No need to be condescending about it. Seems a lot of attitude going around the nets lately. Lockdowns getting to everyone? ;P
I've since read a few articles and an abstract on the subject, and the
comet theory seems to fit, given the available information. Some of
the more technical ones are the argue the case better.
Less than zero credibility is what you have tough boy. As far as I'm concern nothing you say will ever have merit.
MRO wrote to calcmandan <=-
Re: Re: Distributed computing
By: calcmandan to Vk3jed on Sat Apr 25 2020 03:27 pm
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
How about reading from the source other than a vague memory from a non-astronomer?
astronomer here. we still arent sure if that was a comet. dont think they make that much radio noise.
We? Did you contribute to the study? Did you read the paper?
On 04-25-20 09:07, MRO wrote to Vk3jed <=-
they still dont know the source and they cant replicate it.
It's a long standing mystery.
they have also been shooting radio signals in the direction of the source.
i dont think that's a good idea.
Time will tell. ;)
On 04-25-20 15:42, calcmandan wrote to MRO <=-
https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris
If you want I'll dig up their published paper.
I read the abstract of the published paper, the comet does explain the obser signal very well.
On 04-25-20 23:47, MRO wrote to calcmandan <=-
astronomer here. we still arent sure if that was a comet. dont think they make that much radio noise.
Well, the astronomers in the study have proven otherwise, they observed the comet determined to be responsible when it was at a similar distance from th sun to what it was calculated to be at the time of the WOW! signal, and foun it did radiate detectable signals on 1420 MHz. They also tried observing ot similar comets with the same results.
The paper is well worth the read.
they still dont know the source and they cant replicate it.
they have also been shooting radio signals in the direction of the source.
i dont think that's a good idea.
determined the Earth had five years at the least before the enemy reached ou solar system.
How would you imagine the world powers would prepare or attempt a defensive or diplomatic strategy?
MRO wrote to Vk3jed <=-
we have a long history of not knowing shit. and pretending to know
some things. just the other week they thought they found a new planet
and had all kinds of discriptions of how it might be and then they
found out it's cosmic dust.
On 04-26-20 03:02, calcmandan wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I was talking about me. Instead of bring up a subject and being vague,
I opted to find the article and provide the link.
I've since read a few articles and an abstract on the subject, and the comet theory seems to fit, given the available information. Some of
the more technical ones are the argue the case better.
I've only read the story I linked and the original paper. I agree.
On 04-26-20 12:08, MRO wrote to Vk3jed <=-
we have a long history of not knowing shit. and pretending to know
some things. just the other week they thought they found a new planet
and had all kinds of discriptions of how it might be and then they
found out it's cosmic dust.
independence day / thanos shit is gonna get us
On 04-26-20 12:11, MRO wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I read the abstract of the published paper, the comet does explain the obser signal very well.
then 10 years from now they will say it's something different.
On 04-26-20 09:19, Moondog wrote to MRO <=-
This made me think of the lead in of a story I read about, but don't
know it's
name. In the story SETI finally receives a signal can be only be generated by something intelligent. At first, it's prime numbers, then
it gets real confusing after that because it appear natural noises affected the modulation of an already progressively more complex signal being sent.
Re: Re: Distributed computing
By: Moondog to MRO on Sun Apr 26 2020 09:19 am
determined the Earth had five years at the least before the enemy reached solar system.
How would you imagine the world powers would prepare or attempt a defensi or diplomatic strategy?
honestly i think all the world leaders would agree to keep it quiet and do nothing.
On 04-26-20 09:19, Moondog wrote to MRO <=-
This made me think of the lead in of a story I read about, but don't know it's
name. In the story SETI finally receives a signal can be only be generated by something intelligent. At first, it's prime numbers, then it gets real confusing after that because it appear natural noises affected the modulation of an already progressively more complex signal being sent.
That sounds like a really good story, would like to track it down - I'm guessing a book or short story?
... The Professor discovered his earthquake theory was on shaky ground!
MRO wrote to Vk3jed <=-
we have a long history of not knowing shit. and pretending to know
some things. just the other week they thought they found a new planet and had all kinds of discriptions of how it might be and then they found out it's cosmic dust.
You're not an astronomer. You can't even lie.
Vk3jed wrote to calcmandan <=-
On 04-26-20 03:02, calcmandan wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I was talking about me. Instead of bring up a subject and being vague,
I opted to find the article and provide the link.
Ahh OK, no probs. :)
I've since read a few articles and an abstract on the subject, and the comet theory seems to fit, given the available information. Some of
the more technical ones are the argue the case better.
I've only read the story I linked and the original paper. I agree.
Yeah, not quite as exciting as detecting aliens, but still a rather interesting cause. :)
On 04-27-20 10:49, Moondog wrote to Vk3jed <=-
This made me think of the lead in of a story I read about, but don't know it's
name. In the story SETI finally receives a signal can be only be generated by something intelligent. At first, it's prime numbers, then it gets real confusing after that because it appear natural noises affected the modulation of an already progressively more complex signal being sent.
That sounds like a really good story, would like to track it down - I'm guessing a book or short story?
... The Professor discovered his earthquake theory was on shaky ground!
Not sure the story length. I recall hearing about it on a discussion forum, and the basis of the story was used to ask what people who do in that scenario.
Moondog wrote to MRO <=-
That's sad to think of that happening. I figured they would at least attempt an appeal, but how do you appeal to a completely alien culture?
I recall another short story where Earth was informed they would
receive visitors in certain amount of years (forgot how many) and
wanted to put their best foot forward by making our world's
civilization worthy of joining a greater community. Their solution was
to abolish weapons of mass destruction and perform heavy cultural conditioning to eliminate crime and suppress intense emotional
outbursts. When the aliens arrived, they were not impressed. Instead, they were mad because they were interested in us because of the way we were before contact. What I got out of it was like when wildlife observers study a species, they don't want their presence influencing
an animal's behavior.
I'm just curious if anyone here uses their computer for distributed computin projects?I do. Since the COVID-19 crisis started I've joined the Folding@Home team of a YouTuber I follow (Itsmynaturalcolour) and will try to regularly have my systems contribute.
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