Murf wrote:
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For s@h classic, your concerns are valid. One of the motivations behind Boinc is to avoid such potential wastage.

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Hmmm I tried using the Boinc system install - but it does not seem o
like OS9....

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That's no surprise: "Mac OS/X 10.3+" is required.

You could try compiling your own from the source code. Or you could move you machine over to Linux... (A bit radical just for Boinc! (:-P)

The "old" version of Set@home looks pretty and works still - is it
worth me using it - or will the data i return be usless? (I dont mind

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Debatable... My opinion is that if your machine is on anyhow, the s@h (Classic) is more useful that having other screensavers gobble the idle CPU cycle. However, I certainly would not have a machine powered up just dedicated to s@h classic.

There are various Boinc projects and other DC projects that are more pertinent now.

(Woodseats - wet!)

Here and a dull cloudy dampness (:-((


Good luck,
Martin