Being anoter From TeamMacOSX and also one who left Team OS X over a year ago let me just say that we are not activily soliciting from any team as KA4EYT says. However, we will not deny any who wish to join from other teams as well. I left Team OS X because there was no community at the time for me and TeamMacOSX certainly had that.

Now it is my team in many different ways and I have never regretted my decision. You are welcome to join, but do not feel as though we are trying to take you from your current team.

That being said, we are currently trying to put some real distance between us and team SPCR (Silent PC Review). They are talking some real smack about Mac Users and me as well. Anyone who wants to complete our smackdown to that band of Mostly Mac despising PC users please join us today. We passed them a few days ago and they have put forth an effort to retake their lead over us. We don't want that to happen!

A taste of what they have to say about us Mac Users:

Lets keep the pie whole and throw it in their faces instead! :mad:

Thanks for joining up with us staypuft. Yes, I agree, we are not trying to cannibalize any other folding teams. But if other currently folding comrades are looking for something more, then look around to see what fits your spirit. Competition is what makes the whole project more entertaining. The science is fascinating and making great progress towards its goal, but having a team 'community' helps to foster discussion and greater interest in spreading the word about the project. Thanks again to one and all that have recently joined or are already part of this great project! Fold on!

Questions about GUI application.
 

Hi. I joined a few days ago and have completed two at this point (using the GUI version). Thanks for the tip about it.

Question 1: I was about 60% through with the third when a Command-Q meant for another application closed the GUI application. Does this screw things up in any way for the team or the project? I wish it would have asked me if I really wanted to quit, but it was still my fault.

Question 2: Is the command-line version faster than the GUI version?

Thank you.

Question 1: It should not affect the progression of the work unit. Once you start the client up again it will start at the last save point (usually about every 15 minutes). So don't be alarmed!

Question 2: The CLI version is no non-sense data crunching so it will run a little faster since no graphics are needed to be processed and drawn. I will see if I can find some 'hard' numbers for comparisons. Most 'power' folders use the CLI version because it allows more fine tuning and you can take advantage of a second processor if you have a dual processing machine. Which translates to running 2 clients at the same speed (you get 2 times the work done in the same amount of processing time).

Thanks for joining the fold! Be sure to stop by the team forums for more FAQs. Fold on!

Just got both of my processors on the job for team 1971!

Sweet setup! I'm still saving my pennies for the next dual G5 speed demon they release. Thanks for joining up! Be sure to stop by the forum and see what's happening. Fold on my friend!

Count me in...
 

I just signed up to join your team.

Unforetunately, my 12" PB isn't the ideal platform for this (it spends alot of it's time in my backpack traveling and when it's being used, it's being used for pretty demanding stuff). In it's place my P3-733mhz Dell has graciously agreed to do some folding work in it's spare time. This comp is my main desktop and thus is on practically 24/7.

My 800mhz Athlon is still deciding =)

Thanks for joining! Always glad to see some new members! Be sure to check out the team forums and register. We all look forward to seeing you there. Always some lively discussion there, lots of great tips, a potpourri of information. What more could you ask for?! :) Fold on my friend!

Re: Count me in...
 

Thank you very much lilrabbit129!

We hope to see you in the TEAM Forums soon - here.

Just today, we had a Psychiatrist sign on as a TEAM member - true story (and a really nice fellow).

May I schedule an emergency appointment with him? Your Athlon is quite obviously in need of professional counseling! :) :rolleyes:

John

For others reading this - please check out the project, perhaps starting here. Consider joining up - TEAM 1971. It really is a worthy cause.

he's in...
 

My Athlon decided to join the party, and he brought my gf's p3-800 along with him.

He can only work nights though, but he's pettitioned for some 24hour time in the future.

My gf's PC on the other-hand has the day shift. Unforetunately because of previous health reasons (failed HD), she's strictly a day runner.

My gf's 12" PB unforetunately cannot join the party, for the same reasons as mine.

PS: I'm asking around my college if we can put folding@home in some of the lab computers, specially the new 2.4ghz p4s. I'm also hoping to put it on my work comp, a dual 3ghz xeon.

Hmmm, I am sensing some symptoms of "Folding Addiction". You may want to consult with one of our professional advisors in our Forums here.

They will teach you a simple mantra-like solution such as softly repeating "I am not a folding addict...I am not a folding addict......" while they encourage you to buy, borrow and steal (Oops! forget "steal") additional computers to bring to this very worthwhile task. :)

We bring what we have available to this project. You will like the production of that P4. It produces about 100 points per day. I'll let you find out what the 3 GHz xeon dualie can do by yourself.

The dual 2 GHz G5s scream at folding. I want a few more!

If you need any assistance in your current "project", let me know or post in the Forums! Tell all your friends about us too...

I can post some very interesting links into the Stanford project for you. Want? Ask....

Fold on!......

They say that the first step towards recovery is admitting you have a problem. Well, that is what 'they' say. But I see no problem here. :) Thanks for bringing more power to the project. I have a Dual Xeon 3.06 (OCed to 3.17) and it cranks out pretty good numbers. Last check was about 245 points per day. Be sure to check if Hyperthreading (HT) is enabled. This will boost your point output by about 10-15%. Also it would be best to run the CLI client on the Xeon, this will allow 4 instances of the client to run SIMULTANEOUSLY! :eek: Watch that lilrabbit run! If you need any assistance just ask at the team forums. Fold on my fleet footed friend!

Note: iMacaholic aka Macaholic in our Forums is our senior most professional advisor. He is also the one who taught me the mantra that I mentioned.

This is an example of the quick response that TEAM members receive when they have no problems - as the good doctor indicates.

None of us are folding addicts.....none of us are folding addicts..... :)

We promise not to bite (at least not hard) if you want to participate in other parts of the site beyond this thread. :D

Yes sir!

Craig - I am not a newbie invading your site as a "zealous folder". I have been here since my old dial-up days on a regular basis. I was one of your many voracious "lurkers" until recently. Your logs may show that I have eaten up my share of your bandwidth for quite a while - central VA - comcast now, previously i2020.net. :)

Look for us in other threads soon. (I promise) We are up to our ears in alligators assisting new members right now - but this should be over shortly.

Now what's this about not biting too hard? I am almost afraid to post elsewhere.

BTW, Craig - can we interest you in folding? :):):) (the extra ones are there because I wanted you to know that I really was kidding and that I respect your accurate observation above. Message received, loud and clear - and well communicated on your part.)

Thank you for having these excellent Forums available!

Hey, our pleasure! Be welcome. And I don't mind subcultures, I'm a Mac user.

I used to SETI but right now the CPU cycles are being directed to Xgrid testing, so maybe another time. :)

Craig, what testing are you doing with Xgrid? Have you signed up on Apple's Xgrid list? They have some excellent tidbits of information from users that are putting Xgrid through its paces. Most users seem to be Admins for larger lab settings. Thanks for the great forums! Keep up the good work!