jamezzz122
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I just installed the program. What info do I need to enter and such? Also what are otehr things I need so I can moniter my progress and such?
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Installed and wanting to fold!
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hi welcome to the [H}orde/ put in your user name and team 33
electron microscope is a good program to monitor your progress
get it HERE
here are some faqs for console version ( gui version you can add the same flags )
Folding@Home Console Client: User Guide
Note: The below is intended for Folding@Home v.5. Older versions support similar flags, and an exact listing can be seen by running the program with the argument -?.
F@H Client Do's and Don'ts
The console is not an installer, but the actual Folding@Home client executable. In general, just download it, run it, and don't worry about it. However, if you like to be "hands on" with F@H, please keep in mind:
* Each different running copy of F@H has to have its own Machine ID number. If you download each copy of F@H from the web site and configure fresh, there will be no problems.
* Please don't manually retry to send WUs soon after a netsend failure. The netsend failure means that the server was probably overloaded and retrying will just make things worse.
* Do not run multiple copies of FAH from the same directory
* We have seen some issues with running the Windows console client with the service option and the Windows GUI version simultaneously. While we debug this, we recommend not combining these two options simultaneously.
Console Client Configuration Options
-config
Allows users to change their configuration information. This includes user & team names (reflected in the stats), whether or not to ask before a network connection is made to fetch/send work, set up proxy servers, preferred work unit type (Folding/Genome), process priority, CPU usage requested (5-100%), whether or not to use assembly loops, whether or not to use deadline information, and Machine ID changes.
-configonly
Same as above, but quit following configuration instead of beginning work.
-delete x
Delete item #x from work queue. This option should only be used if there is a serious error with the current unit that the client does not automatically recover from (e.g. crash-inducing). This should not normally happen, and if it does, we would be grateful if you could send us the FAHlog.txt file from the unit that causes the error.
-license
Displays the end-user license agreement
-queueinfo
Get information on queued work units. Includes for each unit the status (READY/FINISHED/EMPTY), unit type (Folding/Genome), originating server, and date when the unit was received (local time in GMT), as well as deadline if the server sent that information.
-send x
Send result #x back to server. Exits after trying to send unit (successfully or unsuccessfully). Use "-send all" to send all results outstanding. If unit x is not a completed work unit then the client exits without doing anything.
-verbosity x
Sets the output level, from 1 to 9 (max). The default is 3. This option should be used if the user wishes to see more detailed client output, particularly useful if there is a problem which needs to be reported to the F@H client development team.
-oneunit
Instruct the client to quit following the completion of one work unit.
-forceasm
Instruct the core to use SSE/3DNow assembly instructions if possible, even if it has previously made the determination that the machine may not be handling this well.
-advmethods
Request to be assigned work units from new projects, before they are broadly released to the rest of Folding@home. As among the first to try out new advanced simulations, you may wish to post any observations (positive or negative), questions, or issues at the user Forum.
-local
Use configuration files from local directory. This option has no meaning on Linux, but is vital on Windows and Macintosh for running multiple clients on a machine. It instructs the client to read its config information from the client.cfg file in the current directory rather than, on Windows, from the installation directory specified in the registry, or, on Macintosh, the Library/Folding@home directory. Information such as the user name, team name, proxy information, machine ID are maintained in the client.cfg file. The flag ensures that work does not conflict. Use "-local" only if you are planning on running more than one instance of Folding@Home on the same machine (this is only useful if you are running on a multi-processor machine). Create as many directories as there are processors on the machine, copy the exe files and client.cfg file into each of these directories, run "FAH3Console -local -config" on each and specify unique machine IDs for each directory (under the Advanced Settings option). From then onwards you may run each copy by switching to its directory and running with the -local flag.
-help
Print out the command line flags available and then exit.
Linux Specific
-freeBSD
For use by those wishing to use the Linux client on a machine running FreeBSD. See our FAQ for details on how to do this, but with this flag, all Cores downloaded will automatically be branded as being a Linux executable.
Windows Specific
The below options are accepted but ignored by the clients for operating systems other than Microsoft Windows.
-pause
Pause after finishing and trying to send current unit. Allows a user to shut down after finishing a unit, by pressing Ctrl-C, without then getting new work to process. This is recommended if you are planning on shutting down your machine for a long time (e.g. for a vacation), or are planning to un/re-install F@H after finishing the currently processing work unit.
-service
Run in service mode (for programs such as firedaemon). This prevents the client from exiting when it detects the current user is logging out. If this option is used when the client is not run as a service then it will run normally, but will not shut down automatically if the user logs out, and a "Wait for program to close." dialog box will be displayed.
electron microscope is a good program to monitor your progress
get it HERE
here are some faqs for console version ( gui version you can add the same flags )
Folding@Home Console Client: User Guide
Note: The below is intended for Folding@Home v.5. Older versions support similar flags, and an exact listing can be seen by running the program with the argument -?.
F@H Client Do's and Don'ts
The console is not an installer, but the actual Folding@Home client executable. In general, just download it, run it, and don't worry about it. However, if you like to be "hands on" with F@H, please keep in mind:
* Each different running copy of F@H has to have its own Machine ID number. If you download each copy of F@H from the web site and configure fresh, there will be no problems.
* Please don't manually retry to send WUs soon after a netsend failure. The netsend failure means that the server was probably overloaded and retrying will just make things worse.
* Do not run multiple copies of FAH from the same directory
* We have seen some issues with running the Windows console client with the service option and the Windows GUI version simultaneously. While we debug this, we recommend not combining these two options simultaneously.
Console Client Configuration Options
-config
Allows users to change their configuration information. This includes user & team names (reflected in the stats), whether or not to ask before a network connection is made to fetch/send work, set up proxy servers, preferred work unit type (Folding/Genome), process priority, CPU usage requested (5-100%), whether or not to use assembly loops, whether or not to use deadline information, and Machine ID changes.
-configonly
Same as above, but quit following configuration instead of beginning work.
-delete x
Delete item #x from work queue. This option should only be used if there is a serious error with the current unit that the client does not automatically recover from (e.g. crash-inducing). This should not normally happen, and if it does, we would be grateful if you could send us the FAHlog.txt file from the unit that causes the error.
-license
Displays the end-user license agreement
-queueinfo
Get information on queued work units. Includes for each unit the status (READY/FINISHED/EMPTY), unit type (Folding/Genome), originating server, and date when the unit was received (local time in GMT), as well as deadline if the server sent that information.
-send x
Send result #x back to server. Exits after trying to send unit (successfully or unsuccessfully). Use "-send all" to send all results outstanding. If unit x is not a completed work unit then the client exits without doing anything.
-verbosity x
Sets the output level, from 1 to 9 (max). The default is 3. This option should be used if the user wishes to see more detailed client output, particularly useful if there is a problem which needs to be reported to the F@H client development team.
-oneunit
Instruct the client to quit following the completion of one work unit.
-forceasm
Instruct the core to use SSE/3DNow assembly instructions if possible, even if it has previously made the determination that the machine may not be handling this well.
-advmethods
Request to be assigned work units from new projects, before they are broadly released to the rest of Folding@home. As among the first to try out new advanced simulations, you may wish to post any observations (positive or negative), questions, or issues at the user Forum.
-local
Use configuration files from local directory. This option has no meaning on Linux, but is vital on Windows and Macintosh for running multiple clients on a machine. It instructs the client to read its config information from the client.cfg file in the current directory rather than, on Windows, from the installation directory specified in the registry, or, on Macintosh, the Library/Folding@home directory. Information such as the user name, team name, proxy information, machine ID are maintained in the client.cfg file. The flag ensures that work does not conflict. Use "-local" only if you are planning on running more than one instance of Folding@Home on the same machine (this is only useful if you are running on a multi-processor machine). Create as many directories as there are processors on the machine, copy the exe files and client.cfg file into each of these directories, run "FAH3Console -local -config" on each and specify unique machine IDs for each directory (under the Advanced Settings option). From then onwards you may run each copy by switching to its directory and running with the -local flag.
-help
Print out the command line flags available and then exit.
Linux Specific
-freeBSD
For use by those wishing to use the Linux client on a machine running FreeBSD. See our FAQ for details on how to do this, but with this flag, all Cores downloaded will automatically be branded as being a Linux executable.
Windows Specific
The below options are accepted but ignored by the clients for operating systems other than Microsoft Windows.
-pause
Pause after finishing and trying to send current unit. Allows a user to shut down after finishing a unit, by pressing Ctrl-C, without then getting new work to process. This is recommended if you are planning on shutting down your machine for a long time (e.g. for a vacation), or are planning to un/re-install F@H after finishing the currently processing work unit.
-service
Run in service mode (for programs such as firedaemon). This prevents the client from exiting when it detects the current user is logging out. If this option is used when the client is not run as a service then it will run normally, but will not shut down automatically if the user logs out, and a "Wait for program to close." dialog box will be displayed.
BillR
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Welcome, now we wait for your results 
Fold on man
Fold on man
Carnival Forces
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welcome to the team!
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Sure, you can go through all that tweaking if you want to...
Me, I'm a graphical fan... I just load it... Set name, set team to 33, go to advanced tab and there is where you have to think. 1.0 or smaller, go timeless. 1.1 or higher I go timed. I then ensure it has a dedicated line to the switch and check on it every 10-12 hours or so. I dont waste my time with all of the switching and tags. I'm kind of lazy in my philoanthropy... hehe. I then make sure only the necessary processes are running, Zone alarm is then allowed traffic back and forth without asking and that is it.
It is actually alot easier than most think. Actually... it is very easy. hell, you could just set your name, and then set team 33 and let it go.
Me, I'm a graphical fan... I just load it... Set name, set team to 33, go to advanced tab and there is where you have to think. 1.0 or smaller, go timeless. 1.1 or higher I go timed. I then ensure it has a dedicated line to the switch and check on it every 10-12 hours or so. I dont waste my time with all of the switching and tags. I'm kind of lazy in my philoanthropy... hehe. I then make sure only the necessary processes are running, Zone alarm is then allowed traffic back and forth without asking and that is it.
It is actually alot easier than most think. Actually... it is very easy. hell, you could just set your name, and then set team 33 and let it go.
jamezzz122
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RedShred said:Sure, you can go through all that tweaking if you want to...
Me, I'm a graphical fan... I just load it... Set name, set team to 33, go to advanced tab and there is where you have to think. 1.0 or smaller, go timeless. 1.1 or higher I go timed. I then ensure it has a dedicated line to the switch and check on it every 10-12 hours or so. I dont waste my time with all of the switching and tags. I'm kind of lazy in my philoanthropy... hehe. I then make sure only the necessary processes are running, Zone alarm is then allowed traffic back and forth without asking and that is it.
It is actually alot easier than most think. Actually... it is very easy. hell, you could just set your name, and then set team 33 and let it go.
I couldn't find where the 1 or whatever is in advanced so I did the name and team and that's it...
Also, would the user statistics link from the statistics section in the program be just as accurate as the electron microscope thing? What do boxen and borged mean? What do I get when my first WU is done? A certificate?
Carnival Forces
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yes, you can print a certificate from http://folding.stanford.edu/stats (just go to Donator Statistics and then search for your name)
shockingly enough i couldn't find borg in the FAQ (i'm blind, though...) but it means to enlist another person's boxen in the [H]orde (team 33, i.e. load FAH onto another person's computer to fold for team 33).
The F.A.Q said:
shockingly enough i couldn't find borg in the FAQ (i'm blind, though...) but it means to enlist another person's boxen in the [H]orde (team 33, i.e. load FAH onto another person's computer to fold for team 33).jamezzz122
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Carnival Forces said:yes, you can print a certificate from http://folding.stanford.edu/stats (just go to Donator Statistics and then search for your name)
Alright then. Thanks...
Everything seems to be working well. Maybe it is time to borg my brother's computer
Carnival Forces
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what do you mean "maybe" ?!?! OF COURSE IT IS!jamezzz122 said:Alright then. Thanks...
Everything seems to be working well. Maybe it is time to borg my brother's computer