New Boinc Client Released, All Platforms.

[V_R]

You guys must be used to this by now.

Download Page

Windows: 5.8.16

How to install.

1. Exit BOINC, and check its not running in task Manager.
2. Install the new version over the top of the old one. No need to uninstall the old version and you will not loose any work. It will just carry on from the old one.

For a more detailed install guide go to the BOINC Wiki found here


Mac OS X: 5.8.17

Linux: 5.8.17

 

[muckshifter]

Already running that on the Old Girl (XP) ... still does not "fix" the problem I have though.


I may try 5.9.3 and see if that is any better.


Oh, any idea if this is Vista ready/compatable/mayevenrunonce ...



* mucks goes off whistling, "oh happy days" *

 

[Taffycat]

Thank you V_R helpful info there - I wondered how to update BOINC when the time came... now I know

 

[PotGuy]

Just out of interest, what's in the upgrade? Does it matter if I don't? (Thgough I already have... )

 

[V_R]

It dont matter too much if you dont, (unless your using a really old version and some projects dont work on the older BOINC versions.) but the way i see it is that they released anew version for a reason.....and i like being up to date.

http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php?platform=win&version=5.8.16&type=win_new

 

[Spezi]

Just out of interest, what's in the upgrade? Does it matter if I don't? (Thgough I already have... )

Version number 5.8.16 Release date 1 Mar 2007 Installer type Windows installer New features

• New CPU Scheduler.
• New Work Fetch Policy.
• CPU Capability detection.
• Revamped logging solution.
• Improved security for POSIX compliant systems (only implemented for the Mac)
• Add support for file compression on upload.
• BOINC Simple GUI.
• Added memory usage limits for BOINC applications. (Check preferences for new settings)

 

[muckshifter]

5.9.3 Release date 4 Apr 2007

Installer type Windows installer

New features

• Grid based views.
• Advanced preferences dialog.
• Project list in the attach to project wizard.
• Improved Windows Vista compatibility.

... I just gotta try this one.

 

[Me__2001]

good luck with that mucks

 

[Spezi]

... I just gotta try this one.

You did catch this part......... (MAY BE UNSTABLE - USE ONLY FOR TESTING)

 

[muckshifter]

Yup, I did Spezi ... I been using 5.8.16 on XP before it became final, but it didn't "cure" the problem with the Old Girl & XP.


Gonna put OpenSuse 10.2 back on the Old Girl tomorrow ... it seems to be the only OS she likes.

With Ady's permission, I'll put XP on the MJW pc ... XP, or Windows, seems to give better returns/points than Linux ... we will see.

 

[Adywebb]

With Ady's permission, I'll put XP on the MJW pc ... XP, or Windows, seems to give better returns/points than Linux ... we will see.

You don't need my permission Mucks - do whatever you feel necessary, I'm always thankful for the way you look after him

Allegedly the latest Linux Boinc client was supposed to give parity with Windows on the points front, no idea if thats true or not though.....