Starbase wrote:

Hi all,

I am new to Linux and have no problems forcing an update under windows and
have enough work to keep those 2 boxes going.

Question?
how do I force an update under Linux from the "Konsole", 

-update_prefs URL
Contact a project's server to obtain new preferences. This will also report
completed results and get new work if needed.

Installing and running the BOINC command-line client
http://boinc.berkeley.edu/client_unix.php

Paul's BOINC Documentation Site
http://boinc-doc.net/index.php